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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 is the most prominent form of defensive tactics according to Clausewitz?

2. According to Clausewitz, what support is less important than government and soldier support during actual military operations?

3. What does Clausewitz say will determine the character of the war?

4. How does Clausewitz think available forces of a country should be used in a war?

5. What type of engagement does Clausewitz say has a superior value?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the Jews, in the example given by Clausewitz to illustrate his vision on holding terrain, not form a strong country?

2. Why does Clausewitz say that there is a special relationship between attack and defense?

3. What building does Clausewitz say is particularly important in military campaigns?

4. What does Clausewitz say about holding on to conquered terrain?

5. What does Clausewitz say war often comes down to?

6. What does Clausewitz say of the attack strength?

7. In what country did Clausewitz serve in the military?

8. Who does Clausewitz argue are more prone to self-sacrifice?

9. According to Clausewitz, what is the majority of time spent on during war?

10. What does Clausewitz think of the concentration of forces?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Clausewitz says that the result of war is never final. Analyze the wars in Europe for the 30 years prior to the writing of the book and explain why Clausewitz thinks that war is never final. Use the text to support your statements.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

According to Clausewitz, a number of peace treaties were concluded without one of the fighters being "called powerless." What would compel a country whose forces can still fight effectively to ask for peace? Use the text to support your statements.

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