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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. Which of the following is true regarding Hitler's preparations and planning?
(a) He made countless back-up and contingency plans.
(b) He never recorded his plans.
(c) He wrote and disclosed his plans far ahead of time.
(d) He never made plans ahead of time.

2. According to the author, how did Turenne's military strategy change as the general aged?
(a) His strategy continued to improve.
(b) His increasingly relied on outdated strategies.
(c) He relied on weak advisors.
(d) His grasp of strategy faded quickly.

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

4. Which of the following is a common method for generals employing the indirect approach?
(a) Moving rapidly without support.
(b) Using teams of mercenaries.
(c) Luring opponents into weak positions.
(d) Besieging large towns.

5. In what area of generalship did Belisarius excel?
(a) Logistics.
(b) Offensive strategy.
(c) Defensive strategy.
(d) Fire weapons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one way that Hitler gained political ascendancy in Germany?

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

3. During World War II, most maneuvers had the intention of attacking the enemy where?

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

5. Infiltration tactics are based on what principle?

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