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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. What terrain does Clausewitz say might allow for a different type of use than the one he advocates?

2. How can one determine the policies of a specific country at war according to Clausewitz?

3. Why is the offensive party's line of thinking only concerned with the attack according to Clausewitz?

4. What general rule does Clausewitz give concerning defense and attack?

5. How does Clausewitz characterize harboring reserve troops when they should be used to their fullest?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Clausewitz claim is not sought during military campaign?

2. What use of a small force does Clausewitz talk about in the book 8?

3. What does Clausewitz' personal experiences teach him concerning war?

4. How does Clausewitz define defense?

5. What does Clausewitz say is necessary for the destruction of the enemy?

6. What building does Clausewitz say is particularly important in military campaigns?

7. What does Clausewitz says tempers his own view on the superiority of defense?

8. What is war according to Clausewitz?

9. What does Clausewitz say about position and waiting?

10. In what country did Clausewitz serve in the military?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Trinity is one of most important concepts of the book. Give the definition of trinity for Clausewitz, using the book as reference. Explain each element of Trinity and how they apply to war.

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 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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