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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 reserves can be used for?

2. According to Clausewitz, what support is less important than government and soldier support during actual military operations?

3. What topic appears in the last few chapters of On War?

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

5. What does Clausewitz say about the use of the forces available in Book 3, Chapter 2?

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 is war according to Clausewitz?

4. What does Clausewitz say war often comes down to?

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

6. Why should one always keep a reserve according to Clausewitz?

7. Who does Clausewitz argue are more prone to self-sacrifice?

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

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

10. What does Clausewitz think of the concentration of forces?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

According to Clausewitz, once the expenditures of war go above that of the value and the objectives of the war, peace must follow. Why do you think a country could be compelled not to follow that rule? 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 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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