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Questions about Grand strategy

Short answers, pulled from the story.

What is the definition of grand strategy according to B. H. Liddell Hart?

B. H. Liddell Hart defined grand strategy as the role to coordinate and direct all resources of a nation toward attaining a political object defined by fundamental policy.

When did the term grand strategy first emerge in France?

The term first emerged in France during the 19th century when Jacques Antoine Hippolyte Comte de Guibert wrote General Essay on Tactics.

How did Roman emperors employ preclusive security from the era of Hadrian?

Roman emperors established linear barriers of perimeter defense around the Empire with legions stationed in great fortresses along the perimeter often accompanied by actual walls like Hadrian's Wall.

What are the four major grand strategic alternatives identified by Barry R. Posen and Andrew L. Ross in 1997?

Barry R. Posen and Andrew L. Ross identified neo-isolationism, selective engagement, cooperative security, and primacy as the four major grand strategic alternatives.

Why did Emperor Constantine move legions from frontiers to one consolidated roving army?

Emperor Constantine moved legions from frontiers to one consolidated roving army to save money and protect wealthier citizens within cities.