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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. How does Clausewitz sees the first 6 books he wrote in his notes?

2. What does Clausewitz say is the one consideration that can postpone war between two parties that are ready for it?

3. How does Clausewitz describe the inexperienced soldier's first encounter with war?

4. What is war NOT, according to Clausewitz?

5. Who were the rules created for according to Clausewitz?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Clausewitz says about great commanders?

2. What does Clausewitz think of the current theory on war?

3. Besides military defeat, what does Clausewitz think are grounds for peace in a war?

4. What does Clausewitz say about war strategy education?

5. What type of men are best at dealing with friction according to Clausewitz and how are they found?

6. What does Clausewitz say of the analysis of several battles at the same time?

7. How does Clausewitz calculate the power of resistance of the enemy?

8. What are the three separate activities necessary for warfare according to Clausewitz?

9. What does Clausewitz say about geniuses and rules?

10. What does Clausewitz think of the influence of army numbers in war?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Clausewitz says that adapting ones army to a new tactic is necessary to stay on the edge. Discuss how tactics changed since Clausewitz' time and how his book influenced military strategy.

Essay Topic 2

Clausewitz qualifies the power of resistance as the product of the total means at his disposal and the strength of his will. Which one is the most important in current asymmetrical war such as Afghanistan and Iraq?

Essay Topic 3

Clausewitz says that "Normally [...] that loss of [the enemy's] territory weakens the fighting forces [of the enemy]," Do you think that statement is true? Give historical examples and Clausewitz' "On War" to support your answer.

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