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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 does Clausewitz say the best soldiers, national leaders and generals have in common?

2. What does Clausewitz call the moment of a battle where there is opportunity for a decisive victory?

3. What definition of defense does Clausewitz give in Book 4, Chapter 1?

4. What is required to achieve the destruction of the enemy according to Clausewitz in Book 6, Chapter 1?

5. What building does Clausewitz says is highly desirable for an army to have during the first half of the 19th century?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Clausewitz say of the attack strength?

2. What does Clausewitz say about position and waiting?

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

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

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

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

7. What is the theatre of operation according to Clausewitz?

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

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

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

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' 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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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