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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. 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?
(a) Napoleon.
(b) Washington.
(c) Darius.
(d) Hitler.

2. How did Caesar achieve relatively bloodless victories?
(a) By avoiding fortified towns.
(b) By providing better weapons for his troops.
(c) By using amphibious assaults.
(d) By attacking supply lines.

3. How successful were the Austrians in the First World War?
(a) They gained much new territory.
(b) They did not gain or lose any land.
(c) The reconquered previously lost lands.
(d) They lost significant territory.

4. Which of the following elements is NOT described as being part of the "center" of a country's military power?
(a) Morale.
(b) Control.
(c) Technology.
(d) Supply.

5. What type of new military technology is discussed in depth at the beginning of the book?
(a) Chemical weapons.
(b) Nuclear weapons.
(c) Helicopters.
(d) Strategic bombers.

Short Answer Questions

1. The principle of mobility applies to units on what scale?

2. During Constable du Geusclin's time, the English had what major technological advantage?

3. According to the author, which of the following strategies have been known and used by intelligent generals dating back to ancient times?

4. Effective grand strategies must include what factor?

5. Belisarius's legacy caused the Byzantines to adopt what military strategy for centuries?

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