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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 general feeling should a good general give according to Clausewitz?

2. What is the French definition of an invasion according to Clausewitz?

3. What does Clausewitz call part of a full scope war that sees several tactical engagements in Book 5, Chapter 2?

4. When does no side get attacked, but still spend resources toward the war effort according to Clausewitz?

5. What does Clausewitz' experience teach him about war and their similarities?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Clausewitz say is necessary for the destruction of the enemy?

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

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

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

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

6. What does Clausewitz says tempers his own view on the superiority of defense?

7. What does Clausewitz say about position and waiting?

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

9. How does Clausewitz define defense?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Clausewitz talks about the "military spirit." Define military spirit and explain how a man can develop it. Make sure to include the role of the society, parental circle and country in your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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