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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Clausewitz, what matters when a general makes adjustments to the war plan?

2. What faulty concept did theorists try to condense previous theories in according to Clausewitz?

3. What does Clausewitz say armies were like after the advent of tactics?

4. What does Clausewitz mean by "Destroying the enemy?"

5. What is reading supposed to provide the military reader according to Clausewitz?

Short Essay Questions

1. What motive to make war always exists according to Clausewitz?

2. What is friction according to Clausewitz?

3. What does Clausewitz think of physical and moral components of an army?

4. What are novices of war surprised to discover concerning tactics and strategy?

5. What virtue does Clausewitz think are most imperative to a commander?

6. What is strategy, according to Clausewitz?

7. What does Clausewitz say about geniuses and rules?

8. Why does Clausewitz think that the result of war is never final?

9. What does Clausewitz mean by "Destruction of the enemy's forces"?

10. What does Clausewitz say of the analysis of several battles at the same time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Clausewitz says that "Normally [...] that loss of [the enemy's] territory weakens the fighting forces [of the enemy]," Do you think that statement is true? Give historical examples and Clausewitz' "On War" to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Clausewitz says that the result of war is never final. Analyze the wars in Europe for the 30 years prior to the writing of the book and explain why Clausewitz thinks that war is never final. Use the text to support your statements.

Essay Topic 3

Clausewitz talks about the "military spirit." Define military spirit and explain how a man can develop it. Make sure to include the role of the society, parental circle and country in your answer.

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