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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. Overall, what is the quality of Hitler's generalship?
(a) He was a decent commander, but always used direct approaches.
(b) He was an excellent general.
(c) He was totally inept.
(d) He was unskilled with the indirect approach.

2. What was the state of most armies in William of Normandy's time and region?
(a) They were mostly poor villagers.
(b) They were standing, professional armies.
(c) They contained almost exclusively cavalry.
(d) They were mostly composed of mercenaries.

3. Which great Persian military leader is credited with introducing military strategy to Europe?
(a) Darius.
(b) Reza Shah.
(c) Pompey.
(d) Hannibal.

4. Which of the following was a factor in limiting the possibilities for strategy on the eastern front?
(a) Insufficient manpower.
(b) Dependance on railways.
(c) Lack of large artillery.
(d) Poorly trained generals.

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(a) His increasingly relied on outdated strategies.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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author define "Generalship"?

2. What disadvantage can the use of "picked troops" offset?

3. Fabius was famous for what tactic?

4. One of the aphorisms introduced at the beginning of the book states that all warfare is based on what?

5. Effective grand strategies must include what factor?

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