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u Course Hero Q. AlHomework Help Upload for UnlocksExpert HeIpStudy@sourcfis v QUESTION 1 Identify an advantage of Napoleon's model for the... R < Answered step-by-step - Solved by verified expert Webster University « HIST « HIST-104 Question ® Answered step-by-step Asked by NT2021_1983 QUESTION 1 |dentify an advantage of Napoleon's model for the operational employment of corps. A.Each corps would move along a separate route, strong enough to defend itself for one day. B.All corps would move along the same route, consolidating power in once spot. C.Corps were able to travel more quickly cross country than they were using existing road QUESTION 2 |dentify the correct statement regarding Moltke's operational and strategic approach to war. A.Moltke understood the need for short and decisive campaigns. B.Moltke sought protracted conflict to expand Prussia's borders. QUESTION 3 |dentify the correct statement about the Prussian revolution in military affairs (RMA) as described by Dennis Showalter. A.The Prussian revolution in military affairs (RMA) was short-lived. By the mid-1870s, every major continental army had some adaptation of the needle gun and railroad system. B.The Prussian revolution in military affairs (RMA) was long-lived and hard to copy. Most European countries were not able to adapt the Prussian revolution in military affairs (RMA) until 1914. C.Prussia experienced a military revolution (MR), not a revolution in military affairs (RMA). QUESTION 4 Which was a revolutionary development in the transportation infrastructure in 19th century Europe? DISA
A.The autobahn, a network of express highways that enhanced movement of troops and supplies B.Railroads, which made it possible to mobilize quickly, giving a better organized and managed army the ability to steal a march on the opposing force C.Canals and other waterway advancements, which significantly increased the locations that could be accessed by water QUESTION 5 |dentify the correct statement about railroads as described by Dennis Showalter. A.Railroads were never part of a revolution in military affairs (RMA). They were part of an improved transportation system, but they had little impact on the military. B.Railroads were the largest element of the Prussian military revolution (MR). They forever changed movement and maneuver and were a military revolution (MR) in and of themselves. C.Railroads only became part of a revolution in military affairs (RMA) in 1857, when Helmuth von Moltke became chief of staff. QUESTION 6 What was a disadvantage of the Dreyse needle gun? A.The gun was not easily loadable while lying down. B.The gun had mechanical problems, particularly powder residue in the breech. C.The gun had a faster rate of fire but poor accuracy. QUESTION 7 Which of the following was a problem Germany encountered during the siege of Paris? A.Long lines of communication B.Severe deficit in manpower C.Complacency regarding military ambitions QUESTION 8 Which of the following was an initial problem the Prussian military experienced using rail? A.Loading and scheduling were extemporized due to lack of planning. B.Mechanical difficulties kept the rail system from running at full potential. C.Explosives and other supplies could not be safely transported by rail. QUESTION 9 By 1840 the Prussian military had ordered Dreyse needle guns. A.20,000 B.60,000 C125,000 QUESTION 10 Which statement is correct regarding German strategic mobilization? A.Like the French, the German's relied on solely a professional army. B.The strategic use of waterways allowed for mobilization of forces and supplies to the frontiers. C.By 1870, Prussia could put a half-million-man army in an assembly area within two weeks. SOCIAL SCIENCE POLITICAL SCIENCE GOVERNMENT HIST 104 DISA
Answer & Explanation @ Solved by verified expert ® Answered by eliusloch 1. B. All corps would move along the same route, consolidating power in once spot. 2. A. Moltke understood the need for short and decisive campaigns. 3. A. The Prussian revolution in military affairs (RMA) was short-lived. By the mid- 1870s, every major continental army had some adaptation of the needle gun and railroad system. 4. B. Railroads, which made it possible to mobilize quickly, giving a better organized and managed army the ability to steal a march on the opposing force. 5. B. Railroads were the largest element of the Prussian military revolution (MR). They forever changed movement and maneuver and were a military revolution (MR) in and of themselves. 6. B. The gun had mechanical problems, particularly powder residue in the breech. 7. B. Severe deficit in manpower. 8. B. Mechanical difficulties kept the rail system from running at full potential. 9. B. 60,000. 10. C. By 1870, Prussia could put a half-million-man army in an assembly area within two weeks. Kindly check below on the explanation. Step-by-step explanation 1. An advantage of Napoleon's model for the operational employment of corps is that; all corps would move along the same route, consolidating power in once spot. 2. The correct statement regarding Moltke's operational and strategic approach to war is that; Moltke understood the need for short and decisive campaigns. 3. The correct statement about the Prussian revolution in military affairs (RMA) as described by Dennis Showalter is that; the Prussian revolution in military affairs DISA
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(RMA) was short-lived. By the mid-1870s, every major continental army had some adaptation of the needle gun and railroad system. 4. A revolutionary development in the transportation infrastructure in 19th century Europe was; railroads, which made it possible to mobilize quickly, giving a better organized and managed army the ability to steal a march on the opposing force. 5. The correct statement about railroads as described by Dennis Showalter is that; railroads were the largest element of the Prussian military revolution (MR). They forever changed movement and maneuver and were a military revolution (MR) in and of themselves. 6. A disadvantage of the Dreyse needle gun was that; the gun had mechanical problems, particularly powder residue in the breech. 7. Severe deficit in manpower was a problem that Germany encountered during the siege of Paris. 8. Mechanical difficulties kept the rail system from running at full potential; was an initial problem the Prussian military experienced using ralil. 9. By 1840 the Prussian military had ordered 60,000 Dreyse needle guns. 10. By 1870, Prussia could put a half-million-man army in an assembly area within two weeks; is the correct statement regarding German strategic mobilization. Is this answer helpful? (Y Helpful {PUnhelpful - [X Related Course Resources HIST 2021 HIST MISC Webster University Webster University B 78 Documents B 62 Documents & 1 Question & Answer
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