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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 is happening to Imperial expansion?

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

3. What does the old political landscape permit according to Clausewitz?

4. What is the most prominent form of defensive tactics according to Clausewitz?

5. How does Clausewitz think available forces of a country should be used in a war?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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