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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 is typically not decisive in a long term conflict?

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

3. What does Clausewitz call the area where military action occurs?

4. What does Clausewitz say reserves can be used for?

5. What is the top priority of each side during a battle according to Clausewitz?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Clausewitz say of the attack strength?

3. How does Clausewitz define defense?

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

5. According to Clausewitz, what is the majority of time spent on during war?

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

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

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

9. What does Clausewitz say about holding on to conquered terrain?

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 talks about the importance of the popularity of the campaign in war. How does popularity affect the war? Make sure to give at least 3 examples; one for the political aspect, one for the tactical aspect and one for the strategic aspect and 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

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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