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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) As a result of hot-headed leadership.
(c) Through failures of intelligence and planning.
(d) Through insufficient supply-lines.

2. What was Germany's problem in Russia with regards to grand strategy?
(a) There was no real infrastructure in Russia.
(b) There was no real achievable border in Russia.
(c) The Russians would never become fascists.
(d) German officials refused appointments to Russian territory.

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

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

5. Which nation did Russia decide to focus their efforts on first?
(a) Romania.
(b) Germany.
(c) Austria.
(d) Prussia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was not a major branch of the military during Cromwell's time?

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

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

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

5. About how many Russian soldiers died on the eastern front during the First World War?

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