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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hitler's Run of Victory.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why, according to the author, were Caesar's strategies insufficient?
(a) He absolutely refused to lay siege in any circumstance.
(b) He failed to attack the enemy leaders.
(c) His men were not inspired by his leadership.
(d) He failed to follow up on advantageous situations.

3. In what way was Turkey exceptionally vulnerable?
(a) It was vulnerable to amphibious assaults.
(b) Along its southern border.
(c) It could not sustain any attacks on its supplies or resources.
(d) It has no air defenses at all and was vulnerable to bombing.

4. What is true regarding decisive victories?
(a) They can only be won by indirect methods.
(b) They are independant of any gains made.
(c) They can be rapid, or can take decades or longer to achieve.
(d) They always occur suddenly and often unexpectedly.

5. Which of the following best embodies how a war might be ended using the indirect method?
(a) The enemy's industry is totally wiped out.
(b) The enemy capital is taken by force.
(c) The purpose that motivated the war is destroyed.
(d) The enemy's forces are completely destroyed in the field.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the beneficial gains from warfare maintained?

2. According to one of the aphorisms introduced at the beginning of the book, what is the likely outcome for all nations that participate in a war?

3. Who led the second Persian invasion of Greece?

4. Effective grand strategies must include what factor?

5. Marlborough was notable for his use of what stratagems?

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