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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Concentrated Essence of Strategy and Tactics.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is meant by "strength faces strength"?
(a) An army's front should always face the front of the opposing army.
(b) Armies will generally concentrate forces near each other.
(c) Heavy weapons and armor demand equally heavy arms in order to oppose.
(d) Strong nations only engage other strong nations.

2. Who was Caesar's main opponent throughout most of his campaigns?
(a) Hannibal.
(b) The Spartans.
(c) Cleopatra.
(d) Pompey.

3. What events caused France to become a united nation?
(a) The French Revolution.
(b) The formation of the United States of America.
(c) The country's invasion by foreigners.
(d) The politicians and actions by Germany.

4. Which of the following historical commanders did NOT enjoy supreme power in both military and political matters, as did Hitler?
(a) Napoleon.
(b) Caesar.
(c) Alexander.
(d) Hannibal.

5. What disadvantage can the use of "picked troops" offset?
(a) Rough terrain.
(b) Enemy fortifications.
(c) Lack of training.
(d) Inferior numbers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which war demonstrated the risks of using a largely unprofessional force?

3. Infiltration tactics are based on what principle?

4. In the overall strategic planning for the First World War, what country acted as a buffer between Germany and Russia?

5. How did Caesar achieve relatively bloodless victories?

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