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Modern Warfare: Historical Conflicts Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

Integration of the various service branches Signup and view all the answers

Which military doctrine emerged largely in the 20th century?

Joint Warfare Signup and view all the answers

What has become less dominant in the battlefield since the development of the attacking helicopter?

Main battle tank Signup and view all the answers

What phenomenon has taken place in Iraq that affected the battlefield dynamics?

Development of attacking helicopter Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of preemption in strategic studies?

Committing to a course of action influenced by anticipation of another actor's intentions Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a preemptive strike mentioned in the text?

Israel's attack on Syria's al-Kibar nuclear facility Signup and view all the answers

Which wave of civilization is associated with modern warfare?

The Second Wave Civilization (Industrial) Signup and view all the answers