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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. Who is Clausewitz' favorite enemy General?

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

3. Why would an ally stop its help according to Clausewitz?

4. What is suspension of action in war usually a sign of according to Clausewitz?

5. What do nations usually focus on according to Clausewitz?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Clausewitz say of an army using the purely defensive mode?

2. Why does Clausewitz say that there is a special relationship between attack and defense?

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

4. What is the focus of every nation according to Clausewitz?

5. What does Clausewitz say of the attack strength?

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

7. What does Clausewitz' experience teach him concerning the use of tactics by high ranking officers?

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

9. Why did the Jews, in the example given by Clausewitz to illustrate his vision on holding terrain, not form a strong country?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Clausewitz says that all assumptions and information are open to doubt. Find and Explain Clausewitz' reasons for saying so. Do you think social elements clouded his judgment? Use the book and historical information 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

How does Clausewitz see the foot soldier of the Prussian army? Use the social landscape of the 19th century to explain Clausewitz' views.

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