IAARNG OCS - Military History Questions and Answers 100% Pass

IAARNG OCS - Military History Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which of the following is correct regarding European warfare and/or North American warfare up to the Revolutionary War? A.) The American rifle was an easy-to-use weapon that became a worthy component in European style conventional combat B.) The Native-Americans' poor security and unwillingness to fight in winter undermined the stealthy tactics they often used C.)Since the English colonists invented the first-ever militia units, they used only top-quality volunteers who gave these units a reputation for iron discipline D.) In its North American colonial wars, Britain relied exclusively upon colonial militia and India-style irregular tactics to beat the French B - The Native-Americans' poor security and unwillingness to fight in winter undermined the stealthy tactics they often used Last flashcard answer explanation A.) Was not correct because the American rifle was well suited for the American wilderness but not European style conventional combat (linear tactics) B.) Was correct because the Native American's had good uses of stealth in the wilderness and guerilla style combat but had bad security and would not operate in the Winter C.) Was not correct because the quality of recruit varied. They could be volunteers or drafts and often had discipline problems or were just on temporary duty D.) Was not correct because Britain used mixed tactics where enemy terrain often determined the use of guerilla (American tactics) or conventional style (European) tactics Which is correct regarding the Revolutionary War from 1775 to early 1778? A.) At Bunker Hill, the Patriots got away with violating Security and Unity of Command because the British violated Maneuver and Surprise B.) At Trenton and Princeton, Washington showed he could use offensive, maneuver, and surprise well, but these tactical victories had little strategic impact C.) British violations of Unity of Command and Security in the Saratoga Campaign helped produce a failed operation, but Britain suffered no strategic consequences D.) Valley Forge became a test of perseverance for the Continental Army because the United States simply lacked supplies and not because of the Army's supply system A - At Bunker Hill, the Patriots got away with violating Security and Unity of Command because the British violated Maneuver and Surprise Last flashcard answer explanation A.) Was correct because at Bunker Hill, the Patriots violated Security and Unity of Command and the British violated Maneuver and Surprise. The British took Bunker Hill with 50% casualties B.) Was not correct because Washington's tactical victories had big strategic impacts. Trenton had 900 POWs while at Princeton, 3 British regiments were mauled and British supply was captured. This reinvigorated the American cause and Washington retained an Army C.) Was not correct because had failed it's operation and this had strategic effect. They failed due to their violation of unity of command, security, and simplicity D.) Was not correct because Valley Forge tested the perseverance of the Continental Army because of poor logistics planning, not the lack of supplies Which is correct regarding the Revolutionary War from 1778 to 1783? A.) At Monmouth, the Continental Army demonstrated its Valley Forge improvements by ambushing the British Army with more effective guerilla tactics B.) Due to British restraint in events like the Waxhaws, guerilla militia leaders like Marion lacked popular support to sustain attacks against British Lines of Communication C.) Kings Mountain hurt British legitimacy, and Cowpens was a demonstration of Patriot prowess in all principles of ware except for Economy of Force and mass D.) The French fleet contributed to Washington's successful siege at Yorktown by denying the British Army a means of resupply and escape via the sea D - The French fleet contributed to Washington's successful siege at Yorktown by denying the British Army a means of resupply and escape via the sea Last flashcard answer explanation A.) Was not correct because the battle started badly for Washington and ended in a draw. It did validate Valley Forge improvements in Linear tactics B.) Was not correct because British had a tactical victory but mishandled surrendering Patriots (lack of restraint). There was increased Patriot resistance and the local people were more willing to support the Patriot guerillas C.) Was not correct because British legitimacy was hurt due to Patriot militia units crushing the British led by Tory Force. The principles of war used my Morgan (a Patriot) were mass surprise, maneuver economy of force. D.) Was correct because the French fleet did block the Royal Navy access into Chesapeake Bay that denied Cornwallis's escape or resupply via sea Which