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

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

3. Infiltration tactics are based on what principle?
(a) Stealth and surprise.
(b) Attacking along a route that can lead to many possible objectives.
(c) Mobility and speed.
(d) Attacking a single objective behind enemy lines relentlessly.

4. After the second war with Persia, Greece secured about how many years of peace and freedom from the Persians?
(a) Ten.
(b) Two hundred.
(c) Seventy.
(d) Five hundred.

5. Which war demonstrated the risks of using a largely unprofessional force?
(a) The Crimean War.
(b) The Baltic War.
(c) The Spanish Civil War.
(d) The American Civil War.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author define "Generalship"?

2. What was Germany's problem in Russia with regards to grand strategy?

3. In his major engagement with the Scottish, how was Cromwell able to overcome the numerical superiority of the enemy forces?

4. Like Caesar, Belisarius was able to achieve victory in what way?

5. When did Belisarius carry out his wars of reconquest?

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