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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 support is less important than government and soldier support during actual military operations?
2. What can attack and defense be transformed into according to Clausewitz?
3. Who does Clausewitz say attacked Prussia twice 20 years ago?
4. What does Clausewitz think of the way wars are usually fought?
5. What does Clausewitz say will force an enemy to withdraw from a previously conquered territory?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who does Clausewitz argue are more prone to self-sacrifice?
2. What is the focus of every nation according to Clausewitz?
3. According to Clausewitz, what is the majority of time spent on during war?
4. What does Clausewitz say of the attack strength?
5. What does Clausewitz claim is not sought during military campaign?
6. What does Clausewitz' personal experiences teach him concerning war?
7. How does Clausewitz define defense?
8. What does Clausewitz think of the concentration of forces?
9. Why should one always keep a reserve according to Clausewitz?
10. What does Clausewitz say war often comes down to?
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
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 3
Clausewitz' work is divided in 8 Books. Why do you think Clausewitz chose to divide it in such a way? Do you think that division helps or detracts from the goal of the book?
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