tactics and strategies

Question 1

what affected tactics and strategies in the medieval period

Answer 1

code of chivalry

Question 2

welsh element

Answer 2

at the battle of bryan glas, the welsh fired arrows down onto the english before they were ready as well as sneaky guerrilla watergate strategies in the battle of independence. also more mercenaries appeared therefore less fighting for honour. this was a clear change of strategy

Question 3

what led to notable changes as the medieval period progressed?

Answer 3

infantry sees more specialisation and development

Question 4

the development of the __________ was very important and _________ remained a important part of the army until the ___ century.
what did this lead to?

Answer 4

schiltron, pikemen, 17th
a decline in effectiveness of heavy cavalry although it still played a huge role until WW1

Question 5

what led to new tactics

Answer 5

developments of ballistics

Question 6

what led to the development of linear tactics and in which century did this occur

Answer 6

firearms and 18th and19th century

Question 7

what were the 3 formations of linear tactics and what were they designed for

Answer 7

line, column and square and they were used to maximise the effectiveness of the firearms + attempted to deal with the artillery

Question 8

in WW1 why were the 19th century infantry tactics outdated

Answer 8

due to the increasing accuracy of rifles and rifled artillery

Question 9

what was over the top

Answer 9

where men would emerge from the trenches and charge out over open land to attack the enemies

Question 10

what tactics were widely used on both sides

Answer 10

mine waterfare and tunnelling

Question 11

what is creeping barrage

Answer 11

use of artillery to protect the infantry as it advanced