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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hitler's Fall.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Forces are usually drawn into the "horns of a dilemma" in what way?
(a) As a result of hot-headed leadership.
(b) Through insufficient supply-lines.
(c) Through failures of intelligence and planning.
(d) For legitimate strategic reasons.

2. What was Napoleon able to accomplish that Hitler could not?
(a) Non-French people were happy to live under his rule.
(b) He conquered Russia.
(c) He matched England's naval dominance.
(d) He ended his war peacefully.

3. During the British Civil Wars, what were the prospects for sweeping victories and conquests?
(a) The author could not comment on the prospects.
(b) They were limited.
(c) They were unlimited, given enough time.
(d) They were unlimited, given enough resources.

4. Germany's expansion forced what undesirable condition on it?
(a) It was fighting at maximum effort on two fronts.
(b) Communications became impossible.
(c) It had too few usable ports.
(d) It had no allies nearby.

5. According to the author, what is the use or importance of ancient strategies?
(a) They remain important to modern warfare.
(b) They are useful for study only.
(c) They should be imitated exactly.
(d) They have no relevance to modern warfare.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Germany's problem in Russia with regards to grand strategy?

2. According to the author, how did Turenne's military strategy change as the general aged?

3. Which nation did Russia decide to focus their efforts on first?

4. Who was the main German commander on the eastern front?

5. Late in the war, the primary German leader in the east was allowed to employ the indirect method by using what kind of an attack?

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