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Which historical period saw the arrival of mass armies on the battlefield?
Which historical period saw the arrival of mass armies on the battlefield?
- 1800: Napoleonic wars (correct)
- 1870-1918: Wars of industrial societies
- 1337-1457 (The Hundred Years War)
- 1618-48 (the Thirty Years War)
During which period did war transform into a strategic communication campaign supported by physical battle?
During which period did war transform into a strategic communication campaign supported by physical battle?
- 1945-1990: Insurgencies/guerilla wars
- 1918-1945: Mechanised manoeuvre warfare
- 1337-1457 (The Hundred Years War)
- 1990: War has ceased to be a predominantly physical battle (correct)
What is a characteristic of the Fifth Generation Warfare according to the text?
What is a characteristic of the Fifth Generation Warfare according to the text?
- Unlimited warfare that is increasingly becoming supranational (correct)
- Nation-states will have the sole monopoly on force
- Return to the use of mass armies and massive firepower
- The threat of nuclear warfare will be diminished
What does joint warfare prioritize?
What does joint warfare prioritize?
Which military doctrine emerged largely in the 20th century?
Which military doctrine emerged largely in the 20th century?
What has become less dominant in the battlefield since the development of the attacking helicopter?
What has become less dominant in the battlefield since the development of the attacking helicopter?
What phenomenon has taken place in Iraq that affected the battlefield dynamics?
What phenomenon has taken place in Iraq that affected the battlefield dynamics?
What is the concept of preemption in strategic studies?
What is the concept of preemption in strategic studies?
What is an example of a preemptive strike mentioned in the text?
What is an example of a preemptive strike mentioned in the text?
Which wave of civilization is associated with modern warfare?
Which wave of civilization is associated with modern warfare?