1. Some of Fabius' tactics could be compared to what kind of modern warfare?
(a) Guerilla warfare.
(b) Infiltration doctrine.
(c) Scorched-earth policy.
(d) Blitzkreig.

2. When did Belisarius carry out his wars of reconquest?
(a) The first century BC.
(b) The eighth century AD.
(c) The first century AD.
(d) The fourth century AD.

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

4. Within the subject of grand strategy, what is one of the benefits of closed mindedness among the populace?
(a) They are more likely to enlist for military service.
(b) They will serve and die blindly.
(c) They are less susceptible to psychological attacks.
(d) They are more productive.

5. About how many soldiers did the Italians lose in their two and a half years of fighting in the First World War?
(a) Two-hundred thousand.
(b) Five-hundred thousand.
(c) One-hundred thousand.
(d) One million.

Short Answer 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?

2. Which of the following was a factor in limiting the possibilities for strategy on the eastern front?

3. Fabius was famous for what tactic?

4. William's ally attacked England from which direction?

5. The author explains that it is essential to do what to the enemy's center?

(see the answer key)

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