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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hitler was by all accounts ______________ class man who was frustrated, unfulfilled and resentful with his life and its circumstances.

2. Keegan details the progression of war and what is referred to as ______________________, noting the size of the armies of various countries.

3. Hitler had served as a __________________, a front fighter, in World War I, wherein he was wounded three times.

4. Chapter eight," Grant and American Democracy", details Grant's views on what?

5. Keegan details Hitler's early years in the __________________ regiment, where he would receive his military training.

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Hitler's impact on and relationship with his soldiers?

2. How does Grant's opinion of the progress of war compare to that of the other leaders mentioned? Why?

3. How did Grant's approach to battle compare to Alexander's?

4. What is Grant's military philosophy?

5. Why is Chapter Six, "Hitler in Command", possibly the most important chapter in this book?

6. How did the results of World War I affect World War II?

7. How did Grant realize an error pre-war regarding his men?

8. How was Hitler helped in his plan to destroy Poland?

9. Why was World War I called "the" war?

10. Why might some factors regarding Hitler as a soldier have been overlooked?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Alexander was well-known for his flair for the dramatic.

Part 1) Describe his interest in drama. How does this reflect his personality and upbringing? What might the Macedonians think of this? Would his flair for the dramatic be accepted in other cultures at that time? Why or why not?

Part 2) How did other leaders mentioned in this book compare to Alexander, regarding melodramatic behavior? Were they all as melodramatic? Why or why not?

Part 3) What leaders in our world today are considered melodramatic? How does this affect those that could potentially follow them? How does it affect those who go against them?

Essay Topic 2

The leaders discussed in this book had a wide range of upbringings.

Part 1) Choose four men to analyze. Describe each man's upbringing. Compare these upbringings. How did their upbringings affect their personalities, strategies, and beliefs?

Part 2) Despite having varying upbringings, the leaders in this book had several similarities and common traits. What are these commonalities? Are these traits required by all leaders? Why or why not?

Part 3) Regarding nurture versus nature, do you feel that either the way you were raised or your own genetics has a stronger influence over your personality, interests, and beliefs? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Fame and prestige often accompanied military success.

Part 1) Describe the fame and prestige of the military leaders described in this book. Why did military success carry such worth?

Part 2) Do you believe that fame and prestige influenced these leaders? Why or why not? Do you believe it played a role in recruiting and encouraging men to join the military? Explain.

Part 3) Is fame and prestige still connected to the military and successful military pursuits? Why or why not? What do you think of when you think of the U.S. military? Is this a true image or one that comes from government propaganda?

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