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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. For Clausewitz, when should defeating the enemy not be the aim of a war?
2. What does Clausewitz say of the majority of intelligence information?
3. Why do the first war theorists only consider what could be mathematically calculated when they created the first war theory according to Clausewitz?
4. Who does Clausewitz say fares best at war with the consequences of friction?
5. What qualities does Clausewitz describe as imperative for a commander?
Short Essay Questions
1. What virtue does Clausewitz think are most imperative to a commander?
2. What must the strategist in charge of a war do according to Clausewitz?
3. What does Clausewitz think can bolster morale and cohesion in an army?
4. Why does Clausewitz think it is impossible for every soldier to have a degree of military genius?
5. What is important to the soldiers of an army according to Clausewitz?
6. What objectives will incidentally bring the enemy's collapse according to Clausewitz?
7. What does Clausewitz mean by "Destruction of the enemy's forces"?
8. What human weakness does Clausewitz associate with poor information handling?
9. What does Clausewitz say about geniuses and rules?
10. What does Clausewitz thinks of the relative strength of attack and defense?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What does Clausewitz say about officers in "On War"? Explain the contradiction of looking for the best officers, but only considering aristocrats for those positions and not from among the other 90% of the people. Use the text and secondary sources to support your statements.
Essay Topic 2
Clausewitz often talks of Bonaparte and Frederick as examples of great generals. Compare Frederick and Bonaparte and draw your own conclusion on whether or not they can be considered great generals based on their actions.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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