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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one problem of relying upon locomotives in warfare?
(a) The civilian population will suffer without access to trains.
(b) Troops suffer health problems.
(c) The railways must be protected.
(d) Coal and labor must be constantly in supply.

2. What factor aided Napoleon in his ascent to become ruler of a united France?
(a) Popular support for a new form of government.
(b) Unrest in occupied territories.
(c) Strong economic growth.
(d) Rapid militarization.

3. At the height of his power and greatness, Napoleon was likened to what historical figure?
(a) Mark Anthony.
(b) Caesar.
(c) Darius.
(d) Belisarius.

4. In the overall strategic planning for the First World War, what country acted as a buffer between Germany and Russia?
(a) France.
(b) Prussia.
(c) Poland.
(d) Austria.

5. How does the author define "Grand Strategy"?
(a) The organization of mass military forces.
(b) The broad strategic military movement of forces.
(c) The policies that govern or closely relate to Generalship.
(d) The attack and defense of large regions.

6. What type of new military technology is discussed in depth at the beginning of the book?
(a) Nuclear weapons.
(b) Chemical weapons.
(c) Helicopters.
(d) Strategic bombers.

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

8. What was the state of generalship during the British Civil Wars?
(a) British generals far outmatched those of other forces.
(b) The skills of generals on all sides varied widely.
(c) Generals were skilled and evenly matched.
(d) Generals were unskilled politicians.

9. Which war demonstrated the risks of using a largely unprofessional force?
(a) The Spanish Civil War.
(b) The American Civil War.
(c) The Baltic War.
(d) The Crimean War.

10. William's ally attacked England from which direction?
(a) The northwest.
(b) The northeast.
(c) The southwest.
(d) The southeast.

11. What methods characterized the Wars of Spanish Succession?
(a) Scorched-earth policy.
(b) Direct methods.
(c) Psychological warfare.
(d) Indirect methods.

12. According to the author, how did Turenne's military strategy change as the general aged?
(a) He relied on weak advisors.
(b) His increasingly relied on outdated strategies.
(c) His strategy continued to improve.
(d) His grasp of strategy faded quickly.

13. What is the most important possible result of a significant moral victory?
(a) Losses can be reduced.
(b) A war can be ended without fighting.
(c) A superior position can be gained.
(d) A battle can be avoided.

14. In what area of generalship did Belisarius excel?
(a) Offensive strategy.
(b) Fire weapons.
(c) Logistics.
(d) Defensive strategy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Like Caesar, Belisarius was able to achieve victory in what way?

2. When did the decisive battles of William of Normandy occur?

3. What is the author's assessment of the strategies employed in the the First World War?

4. According to the author, what is the use or importance of ancient strategies?

5. What distinction does the author make during the discussion of the wars fought by Hannibal, Scipio and Caesar?

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