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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hitler's Fall.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When moving to engage the superior Scottish forces, what was the nature of Cromwell's overall strategic maneuver?
(a) A slow inexorable creep that avoided major confrontations.
(b) Cromwell did not use a strategic maneuver.
(c) A lightning offensive that relied on seizing the enemy's supplies.
(d) An indirect sweeping movement made while gathering supplies.

2. Germany's expansion forced what undesirable condition on it?
(a) It had too few usable ports.
(b) Communications became impossible.
(c) It was fighting at maximum effort on two fronts.
(d) It had no allies nearby.

3. During the British Civil Wars, what were the prospects for sweeping victories and conquests?
(a) They were unlimited, given enough time.
(b) The author could not comment on the prospects.
(c) They were limited.
(d) They were unlimited, given enough resources.

4. In what strategic realm did Hitler fail?
(a) Strategy of diplomatic measures.
(b) Local strategy.
(c) Grand strategy.
(d) Strategy of tactical movements.

5. According to the author, what were the results of the Hundred Year's War, fought by du Guesclin and others?
(a) It is impossible to comment on the results.
(b) The results were indecisive.
(c) The results were mixed.
(d) The results were totally decisive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What characteristic of the English occupation of France during the Hundred Year's war argues for the results being indecisive?

2. Which of the following nations was NOT a major player in the war on the eastern front?

3. In his major engagement with the Scottish, how was Cromwell able to overcome the numerical superiority of the enemy forces?

4. What was the state of generalship during the British Civil Wars?

5. Which of the following is a common method for generals employing the indirect approach?

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