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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. What is the purpose of strategy?
(a) To destroy the enemy armies entirely.
(b) To cause the enemy to abandon their goal.
(c) To destroy the people's politics, culture and religion.
(d) The capture enemy resources and wealth.

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

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

4. What is the most essential factor in concentrating forces?
(a) Providing ample supplies.
(b) Maintaining the chain of command.
(c) Hiding the concentration from the enemy.
(d) Keeping communications open.

5. Overall, what is the quality of Hitler's generalship?
(a) He was an excellent general.
(b) He was unskilled with the indirect approach.
(c) He was totally inept.
(d) He was a decent commander, but always used direct approaches.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. "National object" is best defined as the final goal in what field?

4. During World War II, most maneuvers had the intention of attacking the enemy where?

5. Which of the following was a significant factor in the psychology of generals during World War II?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the typical result of careless concentration of forces?

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

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

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

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

6. What causes generals to overstep the bounds of "limited aim" warfare?

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

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

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

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

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