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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) An indirect sweeping movement made while gathering supplies.
(b) Cromwell did not use a strategic maneuver.
(c) A lightning offensive that relied on seizing the enemy's supplies.
(d) A slow inexorable creep that avoided major confrontations.

2. According to the author, how did Turenne's military strategy change as the general aged?
(a) His grasp of strategy faded quickly.
(b) His strategy continued to improve.
(c) His increasingly relied on outdated strategies.
(d) He relied on weak advisors.

3. Which of the following nations was NOT a major player in the war on the eastern front?
(a) Austria.
(b) Poland.
(c) Russia.
(d) Prussia.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. In what strategic realm did Hitler fail?

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

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

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