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

2. Belisarius's legacy caused the Byzantines to adopt what military strategy for centuries?
(a) Defensive-offensive combinations.
(b) Supply-line interdiction.
(c) Ship fleet strategies.
(d) The indirect approach.

3. Many developed what false impression of Caesar's strategies?
(a) He was ruthless and bloodthirsty.
(b) He was too rash.
(c) He was a pawn of the Egyptians.
(d) He was a coward.

4. William's ally attacked England from which direction?
(a) The northeast.
(b) The southwest.
(c) The southeast.
(d) The northwest.

5. Marlborough was notable for his use of what stratagems?
(a) Tactical withdrawls.
(b) Indirect manuevers.
(c) Concentrated fire.
(d) Bold frontal attacks.

Short Answer Questions

1. When moving to engage the superior Scottish forces, what was the nature of Cromwell's overall strategic maneuver?

2. How does the author characterize the France that develops under Napoleon?

3. Forces are usually drawn into the "horns of a dilemma" in what way?

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

5. Which of the following major factors that was developed in warfare in the period between 1854 and 1914 made it harder to employ the indirect approach?

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