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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The French Revolution and Napolean Bonaparte.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author explains that it is essential to do what to the enemy's center?
(a) Destroy it.
(b) Dislocate it.
(c) Avoid it.
(d) Locate it.

2. Some of Fabius' tactics could be compared to what kind of modern warfare?
(a) Scorched-earth policy.
(b) Guerilla warfare.
(c) Infiltration doctrine.
(d) Blitzkreig.

3. Marlborough was notable for his use of what stratagems?
(a) Concentrated fire.
(b) Tactical withdrawls.
(c) Bold frontal attacks.
(d) Indirect manuevers.

4. During their first war with Greece, the Persians experienced a revolt in which region?
(a) Sicily.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Libya.
(d) Syria.

5. At the height of his power and greatness, Napoleon was likened to what historical figure?
(a) Caesar.
(b) Belisarius.
(c) Mark Anthony.
(d) Darius.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a common method for generals employing the indirect approach?

2. What was unusual about the Wars of Spanish Succession?

3. What distinction does the author make during the discussion of the wars fought by Hannibal, Scipio and Caesar?

4. Which general is attributed to stating and frequently reciting the famous line given in this chapter about the relative importance of the moral and the physical?

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

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