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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19: The Theory of Strategy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one problem of relying upon locomotives in warfare?
(a) Coal and labor must be constantly in supply.
(b) Troops suffer health problems.
(c) The railways must be protected.
(d) The civilian population will suffer without access to trains.

2. Why did the war chief Vitiges decide not to fight Belisarius in Naples?
(a) He was afraid of Belisarius and his reputation.
(b) He knew the terrain favored the defender too heavily.
(c) He was already fighting a war in Frankish territories.
(d) He knew Belisarius had superior numbers.

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

4. What two major elements of martial skill were combined successfully in Europe in the medieval era?
(a) Archery and horsemanship.
(b) Archery and close quarters combat.
(c) Single combat and swordplay.
(d) Swordplay and horsemanship.

5. At the time of the Wars of Spanish Succession, what was the state of most European nations?
(a) They were becoming democracies and republics.
(b) They were ruled by various princes and not united.
(c) They were becoming industrialized.
(d) They badly needed more manpower to carry out large wars.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the overall strategic planning for the First World War, what country acted as a buffer between Germany and Russia?

2. In addition to the physical gains, why did Fabius employ his brand of warfare?

3. In what way did Caesar excel as a general?

4. Which of the following was not a major branch of the military during Cromwell's time?

5. According to the author, when did the first use of military strategy in Europe occur?

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