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Military History Flashcards

1
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What is the definition of History

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Particular Knowledge of what happened

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What is the definition of Theory

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General knowledge of what things mean

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What is the definition of Doctrine

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Common behavior of what to do about it

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What are the 4 uses of Military History

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  1. Lessons learned
  2. Understand the enemy
  3. Human side of war
  4. Doctrine development
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5
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What are the three common preconditions for a Revolution in Military Affairs?

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  1. Technological Developments
  2. Doctrine Innovations
  3. Organiztional Adaptation
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What are the seven internal Threads?

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  1. Military Professionalism
  2. Logistics and Administration
  3. Operations
  4. Strategy
  5. Tactics
  6. Leadership
  7. Military Theory and Doctrine
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What are the 5 external Threads?

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  1. Political Factors
  2. Social Factors
  3. Economic Factors
  4. Technology
  5. Military Geography
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8
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The 9 principles of war can be abbreviated to what?

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Moose Muss

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What are the 9 Principles of war

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Moose Muss
1. Mass
2. Objective
3. Offensive
4. Economy of force
5. Security
6. Maneuver
7. Unity of Command
8. Suprise
9. Simplicity

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10
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Describe progression of gun technology

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  1. 15th century. small cannon, Touch Hole for ignition, short range
  2. Flash Pan
  3. Matchlock
  4. Wheel-lock- like lighter
  5. Flintlock- 1612.
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Who fought in the first war between whites and Indians?

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Pequots (Sassacus) and New England settlers (Gov John Endicott) in 1637

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What was the important takeaway from the Pequots War in terms of fighting strategy?

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We learned a sneaky way to fight

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What started the French and Indian War?

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English and french were fighting over territory. Early in 1750 the French took over Fort Prince George and renamed it to Fort Duquesne.

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14
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What is the nickname for the French and Indian War?

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The 7 year war

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What ended the French and Indian War?

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The Treaty of Paris in 1763.

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16
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What was the outcome of the French and Indian War?

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The Proclamation Line, British given all land east of the mississippi, including Canada

17
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How did British view the colonists?

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undisciplined, apathy, greed, volunteer mentality

18
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How did colonists view the British?

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arbitrary discipline, contemptuous manner, forcing people to do labor

19
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What were some of the Acts passed by the British to get money from the colonists?

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  1. Sugar Act
  2. Currency Act
  3. Quartering Act
  4. Stamp Act
    (Taxation without representation)
  5. Tea Act- Boston Tea Party (1773)
20
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What started Battle of Lexington and Concord in 1775?

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The shot heard around the world when British were on the way to concord to seize weapons.

21
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What was the significance of Battle of Lexington and Concord?

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Siege of Boston, rebel propaganda, beginning of Revolutionary Wa

22
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What was the first major battle of the Revolutionary War?

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Battle of Bunker/Breeds Hill in 1775 (costly win for British)

23
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When was Declaration of Independence signed?

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July 4th, 1776

24
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Describe the “Christmas Campaign”

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1776, Washington took 2400 men across Delaware River to surprise-attack 1500 British-Hessians at Trenton, NJ. Much-needed morale boost.

25
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What was the major turning point of the American Revolution?

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The Battle of Saratoga in 1777, led by Generals Gates and Arnold

26
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Who trained American soldiers at Valley Forge?

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Baron Frederich Von Steuben of Prussia. (Brought Little Blue Book, Drill and Ceremony)

27
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Who provided ships for our aid?

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French. (Spain joined as well)

28
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Who was forced to surrender in Yorktown, effectively ending the Revolution?

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General Cornwallis, 1781

29
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What was most popular weapon of the American Revolution?

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Flintlock musket (and matchlock and wheellock)

30
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What did the native americans use as currency?

A

WamPum

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