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What was the general perception about winning wars in 1914?
What was the general perception about winning wars in 1914?
- By emphasizing offensive tactics (correct)
- By focusing on guerrilla warfare
- By avoiding battles altogether
- By launching defensive attacks
Why did the French suffer heavy casualties during the early stages of the war?
Why did the French suffer heavy casualties during the early stages of the war?
- Being caught by surprise attacks
- Due to a shortage of ammunition
- Because of their outdated uniforms
- Failing to use machine guns effectively (correct)
Who is credited with inventing the machine gun mentioned in the text?
Who is credited with inventing the machine gun mentioned in the text?
- An American living in Germany
- A British scientist
- A French inventor
- Sahara Maxim (correct)
What was the main advantage of the machine gun during World War I?
What was the main advantage of the machine gun during World War I?
What was the standard infantry weapon prior to World War I?
What was the standard infantry weapon prior to World War I?
What led to the adoption of trench warfare during World War I?
What led to the adoption of trench warfare during World War I?
What significance did the Battle of Marne in 1914 hold in World War I?
What significance did the Battle of Marne in 1914 hold in World War I?
What was a significant innovation for aerial reconnaissance during World War I?
What was a significant innovation for aerial reconnaissance during World War I?
What was the main reason conventional infantry assault across no man's land was bound to fail during the 20th century warfare?
What was the main reason conventional infantry assault across no man's land was bound to fail during the 20th century warfare?
What was the objective of Germany's Schlieffen Plan during World War I?
What was the objective of Germany's Schlieffen Plan during World War I?
Why did the French lose nearly half a million men in the first six weeks of World War I?
Why did the French lose nearly half a million men in the first six weeks of World War I?
What did the development of powerful and innovative vehicles behind the lines signify during World War II?
What did the development of powerful and innovative vehicles behind the lines signify during World War II?
What was the main intention of Hague when planning the battle of the Somme?
What was the main intention of Hague when planning the battle of the Somme?
How did Hague plan to allow troops to advance during the battle?
How did Hague plan to allow troops to advance during the battle?
What was the significance of the aerial photography mentioned in the text?
What was the significance of the aerial photography mentioned in the text?
What did Hague hope to achieve by firing over a million shells during that week?
What did Hague hope to achieve by firing over a million shells during that week?
What was the main issue faced by British troops during the Battle of the Somme on July 1, 1916?
What was the main issue faced by British troops during the Battle of the Somme on July 1, 1916?
What new warfare tactic was adopted as a response to the advancements in technology during World War I?
What new warfare tactic was adopted as a response to the advancements in technology during World War I?
What impact did the introduction of tanks have on General Haig and British military strategy?
What impact did the introduction of tanks have on General Haig and British military strategy?
Why did British Colonel Ernest D. Swinton suggest the idea of an armored vehicle during World War I?
Why did British Colonel Ernest D. Swinton suggest the idea of an armored vehicle during World War I?
