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

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

3. Overall, what was the state of Hitler's grand strategy?
(a) He had well planned and positioned grand strategy.
(b) He constantly fumbled the political side of grand strategy.
(c) He had no idea of the importance of grand strategy.
(d) He could not handle the responsibility of grand strategy.

4. In the author's view, a battle that results in massive casualties and the temporary gain of an objective is best described as which of the following?
(a) An indecisive result.
(b) An indirect method.
(c) A disaster.
(d) A decisive result.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. About how many Russian soldiers died on the eastern front during the First World War?

2. Turkey's strategies are most similar to those of what military leader?

3. How did Hitler's military achievements match up against those of Napoleon's?

4. What should be the main purpose of any attack?

5. Lawrence frequently utilized which strategy?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why was Ludendorff mostly unable to enact indirect strategies throughout the war?

3. How does the nature and purpose of strategy relate to people's unwillingness to be convinced of a point contrary to their own beliefs?

4. What challenge did Germany face in fighting in Russian territory?

5. What are the important strategic differences between large and small armies.

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

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

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

9. Describe some common tactical movements of the armies of World War II.

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

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