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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13: The South-Eastern or Mediterranean Theatre.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Fabius was famous for what tactic?
(a) Employing highly mobile light forces.
(b) Forestalling engagements until the proper time.
(c) Forcing the enemy to attack.
(d) Guerilla warfare.

2. Which of the following is a common method for generals employing the indirect approach?
(a) Besieging large towns.
(b) Using teams of mercenaries.
(c) Luring opponents into weak positions.
(d) Moving rapidly without support.

3. How does the author characterize the France that develops under Napoleon?
(a) It was weaker than it appeared at the time.
(b) It lacked real military strength.
(c) It was a strong force for peace.
(d) It was a menace.

4. In what way did Caesar excel as a general?
(a) At destroying enemy armies wholesale.
(b) In battles in unusual and difficult terrain.
(c) In set-piece battles on open plains.
(d) At sapping the morale of enemy forces.

5. In addition to the physical gains, why did Fabius employ his brand of warfare?
(a) In order to pillage territories more effectively.
(b) For pure fame and glory.
(c) To wear down his opponent's strength.
(d) For pyschological effect.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Some of Fabius' tactics could be compared to what kind of modern warfare?

3. Why, according to the author, were Caesar's strategies insufficient?

4. What bias are generals likely to carry during war councils?

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

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