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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. "Grand Strategy" incorporates what two elements of warfare?
(a) Psychology and military strategy.
(b) Policy and military strategy.
(c) Culture and religion.
(d) Policy and popular support.

2. Which of the following outcomes is NOT specifically mentioned as being important to plan for?
(a) Standoff.
(b) Partial success.
(c) Failure.
(d) Unexpected success.

3. According to the author, what is the use or importance of ancient strategies?
(a) They should be imitated exactly.
(b) They are useful for study only.
(c) They have no relevance to modern warfare.
(d) They remain important to modern warfare.

4. According to the author, how should formations be arranged?
(a) With the best troops handling the most fighting.
(b) In a way that allows for rapid adjustments.
(c) According to the design of unit commanders.
(d) In the way that most confuses the enemy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the time of the Wars of Spanish Succession, what was the state of most European nations?

2. What is one problem of relying upon locomotives in warfare?

3. In World War II, what new branch of military technology provided enhanced mobility for soldiers?

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

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

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