1. According to the author, what were the results of the Hundred Year's War, fought by du Guesclin and others?
(a) The results were mixed.
(b) The results were totally decisive.
(c) It is impossible to comment on the results.
(d) The results were indecisive.

2. According to the indirect method, which of the following is true regarding attacks on enemy resources and psychological conditions?
(a) They are highly effective.
(b) It is impossible to know if they are successful.
(c) They are effective, but too hard to carry out.
(d) They are almost never effective.

3. Decisive results are almost always the result of what kind of strategy?
(a) Guerilla warfare.
(b) The indirect method.
(c) Rapid offensives.
(d) The direct method.

4. During Constable du Geusclin's time, the English had what major technological advantage?
(a) Ocean-going ships.
(b) Greek fire.
(c) The longbow.
(d) The trebuchet.

5. In their second war against the Greeks, the massive Persian army and navy that supported it created what strategic problem?
(a) Dependance on local resources.
(b) An obvious "line of expectation."
(c) A narrow front.
(d) Low "division slice."

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. According to a famous quotation described at the beginning of the book, how important are moral conditions compared to physical conditions?

3. How does the author define "Generalship"?

4. Who was Caesar's main opponent throughout most of his campaigns?

5. The author suggests that which of the following can easily become involved in grand strategy?

(see the answer key)

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