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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. "Limited aim" strategy generally precludes what type of outcome?
(a) Bloodless victories.
(b) Decisive results.
(c) Psychological defeat of the enemy.
(d) Indecisive results.

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

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

4. Compared to normal military strategies, indirect strategies strive to achieve what goal?
(a) Multiple subsidiary goals.
(b) The same goal.
(c) Purely psychological goals.
(d) Purely material goals.

5. How successful were the Turks in repelling allied attacks in their region?
(a) Most regions held fast, but a few turned to the allied side.
(b) They repelled multiple invasions successfully.
(c) They failed completely to fend off the allies.
(d) They held out only in a few limited areas.

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 define "Generalship"?

3. About how many men was Belisarius given with which to conquer the Vandals?

4. How were Arab nations vulnerable during the First World War?

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

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