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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. What factor caused the Germans to retreat near the end of the First World War?
(a) They had no way to deal with the tanks the Allies had introduced.
(b) There was massive unrest at home.
(c) They had lost too many men in a recent offensive.
(d) They were concerned about the safety of their rear area.

2. The Germans devised their strategy for war with France and the allies on the strategies of what general?
(a) Caesar.
(b) Hannibal.
(c) Du Guesclin.
(d) Fabius.

3. When moving to engage the superior Scottish forces, what was the nature of Cromwell's overall strategic maneuver?
(a) A lightning offensive that relied on seizing the enemy's supplies.
(b) An indirect sweeping movement made while gathering supplies.
(c) A slow inexorable creep that avoided major confrontations.
(d) Cromwell did not use a strategic maneuver.

4. Which of the following was not a major branch of the military during Cromwell's time?
(a) Infantry.
(b) Cavalry.
(c) The Navy.
(d) Artillery.

5. Why did Caesar prefer to win battles and campaigns with as little bloodshed as possible?
(a) He wanted to preserve his own troops at all costs.
(b) He wanted to turn defeated opponents into followers.
(c) He was orderly and disliked "messy" battles.
(d) He wanted to avoid unneccesary killing for religious reasons.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, how did Turenne's military strategy change as the general aged?

2. What was England's primary strength throughout the First World War?

3. How successful were the Austrians in the First World War?

4. According to the author, what were the results of the Hundred Year's War, fought by du Guesclin and others?

5. What is the author's assessment of the strategies employed in the the First World War?

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