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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In their second war against the Greeks, the massive Persian army and navy that supported it created what strategic problem?
(a) A narrow front.
(b) Low "division slice."
(c) An obvious "line of expectation."
(d) Dependance on local resources.

2. The Germans devised their strategy for war with France and the allies on the strategies of what general?
(a) Caesar.
(b) Du Guesclin.
(c) Hannibal.
(d) Fabius.

3. The author suggests that which of the following can easily become involved in grand strategy?
(a) Race.
(b) Religion.
(c) Organized labor.
(d) Industry.

4. Which of the following was a widely-used tactic in William of Normandy's time?
(a) Layered defenses.
(b) Wave attacks.
(c) Artillery bombardment.
(d) False retreats.

5. 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?
(a) They will suffer more than they gain.
(b) They will strengthen the support of the people.
(c) They will lose international standing.
(d) They will profit if the war takes place outside their borders.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prince Edward is credited with improving greatly what type of military element?

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

3. Which great Persian military leader is credited with introducing military strategy to Europe?

4. According to the indirect method, which of the following is true regarding attacks on enemy resources and psychological conditions?

5. According to the author, what were the results of the Hundred Year's War, fought by du Guesclin and others?

Short Essay Questions

1. What instigated the Byzantine war against the Vandals?

2. Why has the indirect method failed to become a widely-used strategy?

3. How did Constable du Geusclin overcome English technological superiority?

4. How did the Greeks achieve victory in the second Greek and Persian war?

5. What were the results of the Hundred Year's War between England and France?

6. Explain the concept of the "center" of a country's military power. What is the importance of "dislocating" this center?

7. What was the Persian strategy in their first attack against Athens?

8. What is a "natural line of expectation"?

9. Describe the effect of the locomotive on the American Civil War.

10. What was Cromwell's strategy as he moved to engage the Scottish?

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