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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. In his major engagement with the Scottish, how was Cromwell able to overcome the numerical superiority of the enemy forces?
(a) By wearing them down with artillery fire.
(b) By cutting off their supplies.
(c) By forcing them to engage in smaller groups.
(d) By using a pincer maneuver.

2. During the British Civil Wars, what were the prospects for sweeping victories and conquests?
(a) The author could not comment on the prospects.
(b) They were unlimited, given enough time.
(c) They were unlimited, given enough resources.
(d) They were limited.

3. Overall, what was the state of Hitler's grand strategy?
(a) He had well planned and positioned grand strategy.
(b) He could not handle the responsibility of grand strategy.
(c) He constantly fumbled the political side of grand strategy.
(d) He had no idea of the importance of grand strategy.

4. Like Caesar, Belisarius was able to achieve victory in what way?
(a) Bloodlessly.
(b) Very quickly.
(c) With no chance of defeat.
(d) With a small force.

5. Who led the second Persian invasion of Greece?
(a) Belasarius.
(b) Themistocles.
(c) Darius the Great.
(d) Xerxes.

Short Answer Questions

1. William of Normandy was joined by an allied King from what nation?

2. Who was the Emperor of the Western Roman Empire during Belisarius's time?

3. Overall, what is the quality of Hitler's generalship?

4. According to the author, what nation first employed military strategy in Europe?

5. 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?

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