Military History Flashcards
What is the definition of History
Particular Knowledge of what happened
What is the definition of Theory
General knowledge of what things mean
What is the definition of Doctrine
Common behavior of what to do about it
What are the 4 uses of Military History
- Lessons learned
- Understand the enemy
- Human side of war
- Doctrine development
What are the three common preconditions for a Revolution in Military Affairs?
- Technological Developments
- Doctrine Innovations
- Organiztional Adaptation
What are the seven internal Threads?
- Military Professionalism
- Logistics and Administration
- Operations
- Strategy
- Tactics
- Leadership
- Military Theory and Doctrine
What are the 5 external Threads?
- Political Factors
- Social Factors
- Economic Factors
- Technology
- Military Geography
The 9 principles of war can be abbreviated to what?
Moose Muss
What are the 9 Principles of war
Moose Muss
1. Mass
2. Objective
3. Offensive
4. Economy of force
5. Security
6. Maneuver
7. Unity of Command
8. Suprise
9. Simplicity
Describe progression of gun technology
- 15th century. small cannon, Touch Hole for ignition, short range
- Flash Pan
- Matchlock
- Wheel-lock- like lighter
- Flintlock- 1612.
Who fought in the first war between whites and Indians?
Pequots (Sassacus) and New England settlers (Gov John Endicott) in 1637
What was the important takeaway from the Pequots War in terms of fighting strategy?
We learned a sneaky way to fight
What started the French and Indian War?
English and french were fighting over territory. Early in 1750 the French took over Fort Prince George and renamed it to Fort Duquesne.
What is the nickname for the French and Indian War?
The 7 year war
What ended the French and Indian War?
The Treaty of Paris in 1763.
What was the outcome of the French and Indian War?
The Proclamation Line, British given all land east of the mississippi, including Canada
How did British view the colonists?
undisciplined, apathy, greed, volunteer mentality
How did colonists view the British?
arbitrary discipline, contemptuous manner, forcing people to do labor
What were some of the Acts passed by the British to get money from the colonists?
- Sugar Act
- Currency Act
- Quartering Act
- Stamp Act
(Taxation without representation) - Tea Act- Boston Tea Party (1773)
What started Battle of Lexington and Concord in 1775?
The shot heard around the world when British were on the way to concord to seize weapons.
What was the significance of Battle of Lexington and Concord?
Siege of Boston, rebel propaganda, beginning of Revolutionary Wa
What was the first major battle of the Revolutionary War?
Battle of Bunker/Breeds Hill in 1775 (costly win for British)
When was Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4th, 1776
Describe the “Christmas Campaign”
1776, Washington took 2400 men across Delaware River to surprise-attack 1500 British-Hessians at Trenton, NJ. Much-needed morale boost.
What was the major turning point of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Saratoga in 1777, led by Generals Gates and Arnold
Who trained American soldiers at Valley Forge?
Baron Frederich Von Steuben of Prussia. (Brought Little Blue Book, Drill and Ceremony)
Who provided ships for our aid?
French. (Spain joined as well)
Who was forced to surrender in Yorktown, effectively ending the Revolution?
General Cornwallis, 1781
What was most popular weapon of the American Revolution?
Flintlock musket (and matchlock and wheellock)
What did the native americans use as currency?
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