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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In World War II, what new branch of military technology provided enhanced mobility for soldiers?
(a) Flight.
(b) Landing craft.
(c) Transport ships.
(d) Mechanization.

2. According to the author, what type of government is least capable of creating ideal generals?
(a) Fascism.
(b) Dictatorship.
(c) Communism.
(d) Democracy.

3. Which of the following historical commanders did NOT enjoy supreme power in both military and political matters, as did Hitler?
(a) Napoleon.
(b) Hannibal.
(c) Alexander.
(d) Caesar.

4. Clausewitz himself admitted that his books had what flaw?
(a) They were outdated.
(b) Some of them were written by other people.
(c) They were too complicated for most students of warfare.
(d) They were not complete.

5. What is one of the main advantages of a small army?
(a) It has very high morale.
(b) It can use diplomacy more easily.
(c) It can move quickly and avoid "the horns of dilemma."
(d) It is difficult to completely defeat.

6. How did Hitler's military achievements match up against those of Napoleon's?
(a) He matched Napoleon's achievements.
(b) He far exceeded Napoleon's accomplishments.
(c) Hitler's accomplishments were very different from Napoleon's.
(d) He did not come close to matching Napoleon.

7. Late in the war, the primary German leader in the east was allowed to employ the indirect method by using what kind of an attack?
(a) An attack against the Vilna-Dvinsk railway.
(b) A sea assault on Leningrad.
(c) A psychological attack using propaganda.
(d) A flanking maneuver.

8. What historical general is cited as basing his conquests on popular support?
(a) Caesar.
(b) Belisarius.
(c) William of Normany.
(d) Hannibal.

9. According to the author, how should formations be arranged?
(a) According to the design of unit commanders.
(b) In the way that most confuses the enemy.
(c) In a way that allows for rapid adjustments.
(d) With the best troops handling the most fighting.

10. What is meant by "flexibility" in strategic terms?
(a) Commanders should be ready for any attack.
(b) Goals should be adjusted to meet current means.
(c) Forces should be composed of a wide variety of troop types.
(d) Forces should stay mobile.

11. Germany's expansion forced what undesirable condition on it?
(a) It had too few usable ports.
(b) It had no allies nearby.
(c) Communications became impossible.
(d) It was fighting at maximum effort on two fronts.

12. Which of the following does that author state as being his major intention in writing this book?
(a) To prevent indecisive results in war.
(b) To improve the efficacy of all wars.
(c) To stop future wars.
(d) To critique Clausewitz's work.

13. Which of the following outcomes is NOT specifically mentioned as being important to plan for?
(a) Unexpected success.
(b) Partial success.
(c) Failure.
(d) Standoff.

14. What is a "wedge attack" intended to achieve?
(a) The wholesale destruction of enemy troops.
(b) The destruction of a fortified location.
(c) The diversion of resources away from the real attack.
(d) The separation of enemy forces.

15. Communications are most critical for forces of what size?
(a) Platoons.
(b) Divisions.
(c) Battalions.
(d) Armies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Overall, what was the state of Hitler's grand strategy?

2. What bias are generals likely to carry during war councils?

3. Which nation did Russia decide to focus their efforts on first?

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

5. In the First World War, which Mediterranean nation did the allies hope to re-unify?

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