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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. The Germanic Vandals in North Africa depended on what activity for their wealth?
(a) The poaching of ivory.
(b) Slavery.
(c) Piracy.
(d) Trade.

2. According to the author, it is critically important to do what to every soldier in a military force?
(a) Maintain their individuality.
(b) Equip and protect them.
(c) Train them to be leaders.
(d) Psychologically condition them.

3. What major advantage does the use of locomotives in warfare convey?
(a) Availability of artillery.
(b) Force multipliers.
(c) Improved communications.
(d) Mobility.

4. The principle of mobility applies to units on what scale?
(a) Platoon-level scales.
(b) It applies on all scales.
(c) Corps-level scales.
(d) Division-level scales.

5. According to the author, which of the following strategies have been known and used by intelligent generals dating back to ancient times?
(a) Concentration of forces.
(b) Building fortifications.
(c) Avoiding bloodshed and battles.
(d) False retreats.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do skilled leaders almost always do when they are at a disadvantage?

2. How were the Greeks able to fend off the Persian's first war against them?

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

4. About how many Russian soldiers died on the eastern front during the First World War?

5. In the First World War, what was Italy's diplomatic status?

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