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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what way was Turkey exceptionally vulnerable?
(a) It has no air defenses at all and was vulnerable to bombing.
(b) It could not sustain any attacks on its supplies or resources.
(c) It was vulnerable to amphibious assaults.
(d) Along its southern border.

3. The Germanic Vandals in North Africa depended on what activity for their wealth?
(a) Slavery.
(b) Trade.
(c) Piracy.
(d) The poaching of ivory.

4. Hitler missed an excellent opportunity to wipe out the English army in what region?
(a) Dunkirk.
(b) Whitfield.
(c) Brest.
(d) Bastogne.

5. Which of the following is true regarding Hitler's preparations and planning?
(a) He never recorded his plans.
(b) He wrote and disclosed his plans far ahead of time.
(c) He made countless back-up and contingency plans.
(d) He never made plans ahead of time.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did the Eastern Roman Empire lose territory to the Turks in 1068?

3. William of Normandy was joined by an allied King from what nation?

4. Which war did Clausewitz's writings have a major impact on?

5. Why did Caesar prefer to win battles and campaigns with as little bloodshed as possible?

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