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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Grand Strategy.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following did Clausewitz see himself as?
(a) A statesman.
(b) A scientist.
(c) A philosopher.
(d) A diplomat.

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

4. What factor did Constable du Guesclin rely upon in enemy territory?
(a) Light, fast troops.
(b) Dissent among the occupied people.
(c) Reconnaissance.
(d) Overwhelming power and strength.

5. What tactic, employed by generals as early as Belisarius, was widely used in World War II?
(a) Entrenchment.
(b) Overlapping fields of fire.
(c) Human wave attacks.
(d) Overwatch.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Infiltration tactics are based on what principle?

3. According to one of the aphorisms introduced at the beginning of the book, what is the likely outcome for all nations that participate in a war?

4. According to the author, which of the following strategies have been known and used by intelligent generals dating back to ancient times?

5. During Constable du Geusclin's time, the English had what major technological advantage?

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