Warfare Basics
What is the primary focus of military history?
The study of battles, strategies, and the impact of war
Which is an example of conventional warfare?
WWII trench warfare between state armies
What was the Greek phalanx?
A tight infantry formation
In 300 (2006), which famous battle is depicted?
The Battle of Thermopylae.
What is the largest ocean in the world?
Pacific Ocean.
What is the difference between strategy and tactics?
Strategy is the overall plan; tactics are the specific actions
What characterizes guerrilla warfare?
Hit-and-run tactics by small groups
Which weapon did the Hyksos introduce to Egypt?
The chariot
Who starred as Maximus in Gladiator (2000)?
Russell Crowe.
How many players are on the field for one soccer team during play?
11
What does “total war” mean?
War involving all of society’s resources, including civilians
What kind of warfare did the Viet Cong use in Vietnam?
Guerrilla warfare
What type of ship was powered by three rows of oars in Greece?
A trireme
Which movie about the Trojan War starred Brad Pitt as Achilles?
Troy (2004).
What is the capital of Japan?
Tokyo.
What is logistics in military operations?
Planning and supplying troops
What is asymmetric warfare?
Conflict between unequal forces using unconventional tactics
Which ancient civilization used early siege tactics and fortified cities?
Mesopotamia
What film depicts William Wallace’s fight for Scottish independence?
Braveheart (1995).
Who was the first U.S. president?
George Washington.
Why is it important to study military history?
To understand the causes and impacts of war
In nuclear strategy, what does MAD stand for?
Mutually Assured Destruction
Why was the Battle of Thermopylae significant?
A small Greek force held off a much larger Persian army using terrain
Which 1960 film tells the story of a Roman slave revolt led by Kirk Douglas?
Spartacus
What year did World War II end?
1945