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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The principle of mobility applies to units on what scale?
(a) Division-level scales.
(b) It applies on all scales.
(c) Platoon-level scales.
(d) Corps-level scales.

2. What critical factor does naval power in the Mediterranean influence, especially in the case of the Greeks?
(a) The horn of doubt.
(b) Force multipliers.
(c) Control of communications.
(d) Amphibious assault capability.

3. What characteristic of the English occupation of France during the Hundred Year's war argues for the results being indecisive?
(a) Religious strife.
(b) The brief nature of the "conquered condition."
(c) The failure of other states to recognize England's claims.
(d) The continuity of French government and rule.

4. How does the author define "Grand Strategy"?
(a) The policies that govern or closely relate to Generalship.
(b) The attack and defense of large regions.
(c) The organization of mass military forces.
(d) The broad strategic military movement of forces.

5. What major advantage does the use of locomotives in warfare convey?
(a) Improved communications.
(b) Mobility.
(c) Force multipliers.
(d) Availability of artillery.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Belisarius carry out his wars of reconquest?

2. At the height of his power and greatness, Napoleon was likened to what historical figure?

3. Why did the Eastern Roman Empire lose territory to the Turks in 1068?

4. What is true regarding decisive victories?

5. Why did the war chief Vitiges decide not to fight Belisarius in Naples?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe some of Belisarius's conquests.

2. What were Prince Edward's accomplishments in the development of military technology and strategy?

3. What are some of the factors that caused the Germans to retreat and eventually surrender?

4. Why were decisive results difficult to achieve during the British Civil Wars?

5. What was the Persian strategy in their first attack against Athens?

6. What instigated the Byzantine war against the Vandals?

7. What was Belisarius's general strategy?

8. Why was Varro chosen to replace Fabius?

9. Describe the changes that took place in France that led to Napoleon becoming ruler of that nation.

10. Explain the author's opinion on Sun Tzu's quotation about deception in warfare.

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