The war of movement until November 1914 changed to a war of attrition at the Battle of Ypres. This meant the war was a stalemate and would not be ended quickly or even by Christmas. The scale of the war was a major factor in determining how long it lasted. It was the first global war, something never seen before and became known as the Great War or, to later generations World War 1. The number of troops mobilised was larger than had ever been seen in conflicts before.
Q. Evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies and tactics used by the opposing sides during the Second Indochina War It is clear that from the various strategies and tactics used during the Second World War, that the communist North were far more effective than those of the US and ARVN forces. The communist North was predominantly fighting for nationhood and independence, and thus sustained a remarkably high morale throughout the war. Both the NVA and the VC utilised effective strategies and tactics, especially the decision to combine guerrilla warfare with more conventional strategies. On the other hand, the US and ARVN forces were less effective in using strategies and tactics as they were not accustomed to the terrain, and their conventional
The United States’ Army Ranger The United States’ Army has longed for an elite infantry division. They needed a group that could demonstrate dominance on the frontlines and also go behind enemy lines to retrieve information, expose the enemy or even conquer from behind enemy lines. Some committed to making that idea into a reality creating the Rangers. The United States’ Army Rangers have changed dramatically throughout history causing controversy and destruction. The once small fighting force has grown to be one of the most feared forces in the world.
Implementation At the beginning of World War 1, most of the armies expected, and prepared for a brief war, and to win it quickly, and decisively. This was not the case though, and the soldiers of both sides realized that to be dug into the ground with bolt action rifles, and assisted by machine guns, was to make yourself almost invinceable. As the war further progressed, they trenches of both sides became deeper, and more complex. The result was large areas of interlocking defensive works, which could resist artillery bombardments and mass infantry assault. http://images4.fotki.com/v45/photos/1/133612/492565/FoxholeSoldier-vi.jpg Infantry The common infantry in World War One Trench Warfare was equipped with four weapons.
This strengthened the opposition against the Tsar. However, it is viewed as less significant in comparison to the refusal of co-operation with the Dumas. This is due to if the Tsar accepting the reforms which would have led a better shaped country into battle. This is because troops would be more motivated in the sight of war and will be committed to the chief commands orders. Another factor to the growth of opposition against the Tsar was due to the Rasputin becoming advisor to Alexandria as Nicholas the second went to war.
The Allied forces were to busy worrying about there offensives and were caught off guard. Eventually the allies won but it was a very hard battle for them to win. The Ardennes Offense was what the United States army called it but it becomes popularly called the Battle of the Bulge. The Germans called it Unternehmen Wacht is Rhein, which
Russian train infrastructure was relatively new and underdeveloped, when war broke out the rail lines were used to transport troops and supplies for war, food shortages in cities were afflicting the masses, this caused discontent at home. The decision of Tsar Nicholas II to lead his troops on the front line is a debateable one, however I believe that due to his lack in military training and knowledge on how to lead troops, coupled with the fact he left the Tsarina to rule in his absence with the assistance of Rasputin , that this decision was a terrible one. Tsar Nicholas II dismissed his uncle as the head of the military and made the fateful decision of leading his troops himself. He believed that his presence would inspire the troops, however his lack of military expertise proved disastrous for the Russian war efforts. The Tsar left his wife to rule in his stead with the aid of Rasputin who was an advisor to the Romanov family.
There was going to be war and it would be known as one of the bloodiest wars of all time. Countries were choosing sides, creating battle strategies, new weapons were being made, and all of this, good or bad, is what molded the legacy of World War I. Before the war even started
Causes of the World War1 The world faced two brutal wars in the span of 25 years which changed the course of history. The first one popularly known as the Great War lasted for 4 years (1914-1918) much to the dismay of most nations. This answer will put forth what the causes for the Great War were and what impact did these causes have on the outbreak of war 1914. The world war one was fought between 2 hostile groups, namely the triple alliance and the triple entente. The former consisted of Russia, France and Britain, while the latter was formed by Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Italy too being a part of this for a brief period.
This is implying of course that the decision by Nicholas II to go to war against Germany and it’s allies in 1914 was wrong, but this is not the case. Russia actually had many reasons to risk war again; the war was weighed heavily in the allies favour as the combined forces of Great Britain, France and Russia were far stronger than that of Germany, Austria and Hungary. Russia was aware of it’s major failing though, it’s slow modernisation had left it trailing behind that of the other countries, and Russia would have to be prepared for the rapid social and economic change that a war brings. This was Russia’s best chance to modernise and not be left behind. Russia’s early hopes were soon dashed however.