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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. The Germanic Vandals in North Africa depended on what activity for their wealth?
(a) The poaching of ivory.
(b) Slavery.
(c) Trade.
(d) Piracy.

2. Who was the main German commander on the eastern front?
(a) Ludendorff.
(b) Guderian.
(c) Clausewitz.
(d) Nicholas.

3. According to the author, which of the following strategies have been known and used by intelligent generals dating back to ancient times?
(a) Building fortifications.
(b) Avoiding bloodshed and battles.
(c) Concentration of forces.
(d) False retreats.

4. What was Napoleon able to accomplish that Hitler could not?
(a) He ended his war peacefully.
(b) He matched England's naval dominance.
(c) He conquered Russia.
(d) Non-French people were happy to live under his rule.

5. What factor hampered Marlborough's progress?
(a) Spanish supply trains were too slow.
(b) Communications were not reliable at the time.
(c) The enemy had numerical superiority.
(d) He was held back by cautious generals.

Short Answer Questions

1. Late in the war, the primary German leader in the east was allowed to employ the indirect method by using what kind of an attack?

2. Infiltration tactics are based on what principle?

3. Which of the following major factors that was developed in warfare in the period between 1854 and 1914 made it harder to employ the indirect approach?

4. Which nation did Russia decide to focus their efforts on first?

5. Which of the following nations was NOT a major player in the war on the eastern front?

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