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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A "pincer movement" involves what kind of strategic maneuver?
(a) Refusing one's own flank.
(b) Turning an enemy's flank.
(c) Widening one's own flank.
(d) Driving up an enemy's flank.

2. Which of the following was not a major branch of the military during Cromwell's time?
(a) Cavalry.
(b) The Navy.
(c) Artillery.
(d) Infantry.

3. Which of the following was a factor in limiting the possibilities for strategy on the eastern front?
(a) Dependance on railways.
(b) Insufficient manpower.
(c) Poorly trained generals.
(d) Lack of large artillery.

4. What characteristic of the English occupation of France during the Hundred Year's war argues for the results being indecisive?
(a) The continuity of French government and rule.
(b) Religious strife.
(c) The failure of other states to recognize England's claims.
(d) The brief nature of the "conquered condition."

5. About how many Russian soldiers died on the eastern front during the First World War?
(a) Five-hundred thousand.
(b) One million.
(c) One-hundred thousand.
(d) Two-hundred thousand.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, what is the use or importance of ancient strategies?

2. What was Napoleon able to accomplish that Hitler could not?

3. According to the author, what were the results of the Hundred Year's War, fought by du Guesclin and others?

4. According to the author, which of the following strategies have been known and used by intelligent generals dating back to ancient times?

5. Which nation did Russia decide to focus their efforts on first?

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