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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, what is the use or importance of ancient strategies?
(a) They are useful for study only.
(b) They have no relevance to modern warfare.
(c) They remain important to modern warfare.
(d) They should be imitated exactly.

2. In his major engagement with the Scottish, how was Cromwell able to overcome the numerical superiority of the enemy forces?
(a) By forcing them to engage in smaller groups.
(b) By cutting off their supplies.
(c) By using a pincer maneuver.
(d) By wearing them down with artillery fire.

3. What historical general is cited as basing his conquests on popular support?
(a) Hannibal.
(b) Caesar.
(c) Belisarius.
(d) William of Normany.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When moving to engage the superior Scottish forces, what was the nature of Cromwell's overall strategic maneuver?

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

3. During the British Civil Wars, what were the prospects for sweeping victories and conquests?

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

5. A "pincer movement" involves what kind of strategic maneuver?

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