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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 unlimited, given enough time.
(c) They were limited.
(d) They were unlimited, given enough resources.

2. When moving to engage the superior Scottish forces, what was the nature of Cromwell's overall strategic maneuver?
(a) An indirect sweeping movement made while gathering supplies.
(b) A slow inexorable creep that avoided major confrontations.
(c) A lightning offensive that relied on seizing the enemy's supplies.
(d) Cromwell did not use a strategic maneuver.

3. Who was the main German commander on the eastern front?
(a) Nicholas.
(b) Guderian.
(c) Clausewitz.
(d) Ludendorff.

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

5. Which of the following was not a major branch of the military during Cromwell's time?
(a) Cavalry.
(b) The Navy.
(c) Infantry.
(d) Artillery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What historical general is cited as basing his conquests on popular support?

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

3. Forces are usually drawn into the "horns of a dilemma" in what way?

4. What characteristic of the English occupation of France during the Hundred Year's war argues for the results being indecisive?

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

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