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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. Which war did Clausewitz's writings have a major impact on?
(a) The Crimean War.
(b) World War II.
(c) The American Civil War.
(d) World War I.

2. How did Hitler secure the loyalty of the commanders serving under him?
(a) He gave them generous promotions and money.
(b) He consistently followed through with his word.
(c) He put them in positions they were suited for.
(d) He used flattery and praise liberally.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In general, the Germans avoided what strategic mistake?

2. About how many soldiers did the Italians lose in their two and a half years of fighting in the First World War?

3. How successful were the Austrians in the First World War?

4. How were Arab nations vulnerable during the First World War?

5. In what strategic realm did Hitler fail?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to the author, what were some motivating factors behind writing this book?

2. Explain the relationships between grand strategy, strategy and tactics.

3. How did Hitler's study of Napoleon negatively influence him?

4. How did Hitler gain the loyalty and trust of his subordinates?

5. How successful was Germany's expansion during the early parts of World War II? Why was this expansion eventually halted and reversed?

6. Describe the strategies used by the Turks during the First World War.

7. How does policy relate to national object and military aims?

8. What is the principle of flexibility?

9. What is a wedge attack, what is it used for and how is it countered?

10. What were the strengths and vulnerabilities of the Turks and the Arabs during the First World War?

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