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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. What does Clausewitz say can alleviate fear in an army and improve performances?

2. What types of soldiers does Clausewitz say tend to lose heart when they encounter combat?

3. What theory does Clausewitz think many people have difficulty with?

4. What is courage to the soldier according to Clausewitz?

5. What portion of the war plans do lower ranking figures usually implement according to Clausewitz?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Clausewitz thinks of the relative strength of attack and defense?

2. What is important to the soldiers of an army according to Clausewitz?

3. Why does Clausewitz believe that the wars between civilized countries are less cruel and destructive than between savages?

4. What do officers have to cultivate and why according to Clausewitz?

5. What does Clausewitz think of physical and moral components of an army?

6. What does Clausewitz says about great commanders?

7. What does Clausewitz think can bolster morale and cohesion in an army?

8. What does Clausewitz say about geniuses and rules?

9. What is strategy, according to Clausewitz?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Clausewitz see the foot soldier of the Prussian army? Use the social landscape of the 19th century to explain Clausewitz' views.

Essay Topic 2

Clausewitz is a proponent of the idea that defense is superior to offense. How do you think Clausewitz came to that conclusion? Include a historical context and the text to support your statements.

Essay Topic 3

What does Clausewitz say about officers in "On War"? Explain the contradiction of looking for the best officers, but only considering aristocrats for those positions and not from among the other 90% of the people. Use the text and secondary sources to support your statements.

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