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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Forces are usually drawn into the "horns of a dilemma" in what way?
(a) For legitimate strategic reasons.
(b) Through failures of intelligence and planning.
(c) As a result of hot-headed leadership.
(d) Through insufficient supply-lines.

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

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

4. Late in the war, the primary German leader in the east was allowed to employ the indirect method by using what kind of an attack?
(a) A flanking maneuver.
(b) A sea assault on Leningrad.
(c) A psychological attack using propaganda.
(d) An attack against the Vilna-Dvinsk railway.

5. According to the author, which of the following strategies have been known and used by intelligent generals dating back to ancient times?
(a) False retreats.
(b) Avoiding bloodshed and battles.
(c) Concentration of forces.
(d) Building fortifications.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What was Germany's problem in Russia with regards to grand strategy?

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

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