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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the author define "Generalship"?
(a) The chain of military command.
(b) The actual directing of military forces.
(c) The dominating force of leadership of a commander.
(d) The respect received from the troops.

2. Who was Caesar's main opponent throughout most of his campaigns?
(a) Hannibal.
(b) Pompey.
(c) The Spartans.
(d) Cleopatra.

3. Who was the Emperor of the Western Roman Empire during Belisarius's time?
(a) Justinian.
(b) Quintus.
(c) Nero.
(d) Augustus.

4. Turkey's strategies are most similar to those of what military leader?
(a) Hannibal.
(b) Belisarius.
(c) Constable du Guesclin.
(d) Clausewitz.

5. "National object" is best defined as the final goal in what field?
(a) Tactics.
(b) Grand strategy.
(c) Policy.
(d) Strategy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following historical commanders did NOT enjoy supreme power in both military and political matters, as did Hitler?

2. Which of the following best defines military strategy?

3. Why did many European principalities fail to become strong, united nations?

4. How successful were the Turks in repelling allied attacks in their region?

5. Which of the following did Clausewitz see himself as?

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