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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 construction method does Clausewitz use as a metaphor for holding new territories?

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

3. What effect can physical violence have on troops if they don't understand why violence should be used according to Clausewitz?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Clausewitz say of the attack strength?

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Clausewitz define defense?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Who do you think Clausewitz is writing the book for? Is it a purely military manual or are the books also meant to be read by civilian leaders that he says must understand military matters? Use the text to support your conclusions.

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