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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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. 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) The results were indecisive.
(d) It is impossible to comment on the results.

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

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) Concentration of forces.
(c) Avoiding bloodshed and battles.
(d) Building fortifications.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What historical general is cited as basing his conquests on popular support?

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

4. Who was the main German commander on the eastern front?

5. Germany's expansion forced what undesirable condition on it?

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