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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 does Clausewitz say about the use of the forces available in Book 3, Chapter 2?

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

4. What reason does Clausewitz give for the way the majority of the time in war is spent?

5. According to Clausewitz, what does the power of the attack and the defense do over time?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is war according to Clausewitz?

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

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

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

6. What does Clausewitz' experience teach him concerning the use of tactics by high ranking officers?

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

8. What does Clausewitz say about the priorities in war?

9. What does Clausewitz say about position and waiting?

10. Why should one always keep a reserve 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 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.

Essay Topic 3

Clausewitz talks about the importance of the popularity of the campaign in war. How does popularity affect the war? Make sure to give at least 3 examples; one for the political aspect, one for the tactical aspect and one for the strategic aspect and use the text to support your statements.

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