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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. Why, according to the author, were Caesar's strategies insufficient?
(a) His men were not inspired by his leadership.
(b) He failed to attack the enemy leaders.
(c) He failed to follow up on advantageous situations.
(d) He absolutely refused to lay siege in any circumstance.

2. What bias are generals likely to carry during war councils?
(a) They favor the armies and fronts under their command.
(b) They are usually concerned about their careers more than victory.
(c) They do not want to use thier own forces in an offensive.
(d) They trust their own superiors rather than the high command.

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

4. In the overall strategic planning for the First World War, what country acted as a buffer between Germany and Russia?
(a) Poland.
(b) France.
(c) Prussia.
(d) Austria.

5. The principle of mobility applies to units on what scale?
(a) Platoon-level scales.
(b) Corps-level scales.
(c) It applies on all scales.
(d) Division-level scales.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which country became noted as a major world power for the first time during the First World War?

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

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

4. The Germans devised their strategy for war with France and the allies on the strategies of what general?

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

(see the answer key)

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