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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 effect can physical violence have on troops if they don't understand why violence should be used according to Clausewitz?

2. What is military life about according to Clausewitz?

3. What is more important than acquiring territory according to Clausewitz?

4. What general feeling should a good general give according to Clausewitz?

5. Who is Clausewitz' favorite enemy General?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Clausewitz say about position and waiting?

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

3. What does Clausewitz' personal experiences teach him concerning war?

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

5. What is the theatre of operation according to Clausewitz?

6. What is the focus of every nation according to Clausewitz?

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

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

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

10. What does Clausewitz say of an army using the purely defensive mode?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Clausewitz says that all assumptions and information are open to doubt. Find and Explain Clausewitz' reasons for saying so. Do you think social elements clouded his judgment? Use the book and historical information to support your statements.

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

Trinity is one of most important concepts of the book. Give the definition of trinity for Clausewitz, using the book as reference. Explain each element of Trinity and how they apply to war.

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