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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 what strategic realm did Hitler fail?
(a) Strategy of diplomatic measures.
(b) Grand strategy.
(c) Local strategy.
(d) Strategy of tactical movements.

2. Lawrence frequently utilized which strategy?
(a) Trapping forces by dependency.
(b) Infiltration.
(c) Encirclement.
(d) Wedge attacks.

3. During World War II, most maneuvers had the intention of attacking the enemy where?
(a) In their rear area.
(b) Along their coastlines.
(c) Along their entire front.
(d) In their capital cities.

4. Which of the following did Clausewitz see himself as?
(a) A statesman.
(b) A scientist.
(c) A philosopher.
(d) A diplomat.

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

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. What tactic, employed by generals as early as Belisarius, was widely used in World War II?

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

4. Infiltration tactics are based on what principle?

5. In World War II, what new branch of military technology provided enhanced mobility for soldiers?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the principle of flexibility?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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