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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. Why do the first war theorists only consider what could be mathematically calculated when they created the first war theory according to Clausewitz?
2. What is never final in war according to Clausewitz?
3. How does Clausewitz describe the inexperienced soldier's first encounter with war?
4. What does Clausewitz say is the one consideration that can postpone war between two parties that are ready for it?
5. What does Clausewitz think of genius and established rules?
Short Essay Questions
1. What motive to make war always exists according to Clausewitz?
2. What does Clausewitz thinks of the relative strength of attack and defense?
3. What human weakness does Clausewitz associate with poor information handling?
4. What is strategy, according to Clausewitz?
5. According to Clausewitz, what needs to be subdued to win a war?
6. What does Clausewitz think of military knowledge through books?
7. What didn't the invention of gun powder, advances in fire arms and the advance of civilization alter, according to Clausewitz?
8. What does Clausewitz say about routine?
9. What does Clausewitz think can bolster morale and cohesion in an army?
10. What does Clausewitz say about war strategy education?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Do you think Clausewitz is right when he says that wars between civilized nations are less cruel and destructive than between "savages"? Use the text to support your statements.
Essay Topic 2
Clausewitz is a proponent of the idea that defense is superior to offense. How do you think Clausewitz came to that conclusion? Include a historical context and the text to support your statements.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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