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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?

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Because of their outdated uniforms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?

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?

Effective defense of positions Signup and view all the answers

What was the standard infantry weapon prior to World War I?

Smoothbore musket Signup and view all the answers

What led to the adoption of trench warfare during World War I?

Extensive use of shrapnel rounds in artillery fire Signup and view all the answers

What significance did the Battle of Marne in 1914 hold in World War I?

Introduced trench warfare tactics Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant innovation for aerial reconnaissance during World War I?

Tri-lens camera Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason conventional infantry assault across no man's land was bound to fail during the 20th century warfare?

Flesh and blood soldiers were not equipped with advanced weapons. Signup and view all the answers

What was the objective of Germany's Schlieffen Plan during World War I?

To knock the French out of the war with a massive blow. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the French lose nearly half a million men in the first six weeks of World War I?

Due to dug-in machine guns mowing them down in large numbers. Signup and view all the answers

What did the development of powerful and innovative vehicles behind the lines signify during World War II?

The potential difference between victory and defeat on the battlefield. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main intention of Hague when planning the battle of the Somme?

To deluge the German frontline with a massive artillery bombardment Signup and view all the answers

How did Hague plan to allow troops to advance during the battle?

By knocking out the German barbed wire defenses Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the aerial photography mentioned in the text?

It was used to capture images of the battlefield before and during the battle Signup and view all the answers

What did Hague hope to achieve by firing over a million shells during that week?

To destroy German defenses and facilitate an attack Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue faced by British troops during the Battle of the Somme on July 1, 1916?

They faced German MG08 machine guns as they advanced. Signup and view all the answers

What new warfare tactic was adopted as a response to the advancements in technology during World War I?

Fighting in smaller groups with different weapons. Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the introduction of tanks have on General Haig and British military strategy?

It inspired a shift towards armored warfare tactics. Signup and view all the answers

Why did British Colonel Ernest D. Swinton suggest the idea of an armored vehicle during World War I?

To crush German barbed wire defenses and cross trenches. Signup and view all the answers