Question 1

The &#34;&#34;Arnold&#34;&#34; vision of war focuses on which service branch to bring victory?&#10;A) Air Force&#10;B) Army&#10;C) Marine Corps&#10;D) Navy

Accepted Answer

The "Arnold" vision of war, named after General Henry H. Arnold, one of the early pioneers in military aviation and the only person to hold a five-star rank in two different U.S. military services (the Army and the Air Force), focuses on the Air Force as the primary branch to achieve victory. Arnold played a significant role in the development of the United States Air Force and its strategic bombing capabilities during World War II, advocating for the decisive role of air power in modern warfare.

Question 2

Originally, British Strategic Bombing doctrine was based on destroying:&#10;A) the enemy's means of production.&#10;B) the enemy's ground forces.&#10;C) the will of the enemy civilians.&#10;D) the enemy's naval forces.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

Originally, American Strategic Bombing doctrine was based on destroying:&#10;A) the enemy's means of production.&#10;B) the enemy's ground forces.&#10;C) the will of the enemy civilians.&#10;D) the enemy's naval forces.

Accepted Answer

The strategic bombing doctrine of the US during World War II was based on the belief that destroying the enemy's means of production, particularly its industrial facilities and infrastructure, would incapacitate the enemy's ability to wage war effectively. This approach was derived from the notion that industrial production and transportation capabilities were the key determinants of military success in the modern age. The doctrine was embodied in the US Army Air Forces' campaign against Germany, which sought to destroy the country's industrial base in order to undermine its ability to wage war.

Question 4

During World War II, the U.S. Army was primarily an infantry army.

Accepted Answer

During World War II, the U.S. Army primarily relied on infantry soldiers for ground combat operations. However, the army also had a significant number of specialized units such as armored units, engineers, artillery, and air support.

Question 5

During World War II, General Eisenhower partially integrated the Army.

Accepted Answer

General Eisenhower implemented policies that led to the partial integration of the Army during World War II. This included the formation of African-American combat units and allowing African-American soldiers to serve in non-segregated roles. However, full integration of the Army did not occur until the late 1940s.

Question 6

Which of the following was not an AAF assumption early in the war?&#10;A) Escort fighters were necessary.&#10;B) Bombers could enter German airspace in tight formations.&#10;C) The Norden bombsight would be accurate.&#10;D) German industry could systematically be destroyed.

Accepted Answer

Early in the war, the Army Air Forces (AAF) believed in the effectiveness of their strategic bombing strategy, which included the assumptions that bombers could fly in tight formations for mutual protection (B), the Norden bombsight would provide unprecedented accuracy in bombing (C), and that systematic destruction of German industry was achievable (D). The necessity for escort fighters (A) was not initially assumed; rather, the AAF believed that heavily armed bombers could defend themselves without fighter escorts. This assumption was proven wrong, leading to a change in strategy that included the deployment of long-range escort fighters.

Question 7

During World War II, which service branch had more KIAs?&#10;A) Army Air Force&#10;B) Marine Corps

Accepted Answer

The Army Air Force had more killed in action (KIA) during World War II compared to the Marine Corps. The Army Air Force was heavily involved in extensive air operations across multiple theaters, leading to higher casualties.

Question 8

Rather than attack only military targets, the AAF targeted Japanese cities.

Accepted Answer

The AAF carried out massive air raids on Japanese cities, targeting not only military installations but also industrial and civilian areas. This tactic was known as "strategic bombing" and aimed to cripple Japan's ability to wage war by destroying its infrastructure and demoralizing its population.

Question 9

Which service branch sought to justify its existence in World War II?&#10;A) Air Force&#10;B) Army&#10;C) Marine Corps&#10;D) Navy

Accepted Answer

The Marine Corps sought to justify its existence during World War II by proving its unique capabilities and effectiveness in amphibious warfare, which was crucial in the Pacific Theater.

Question 10

Which decade saw the introduction of the first 4-engine, heavy bomber?&#10;A) 1920s&#10;B) 1930s&#10;C) 1940s&#10;D) 1950s

Accepted Answer

The first 4-engine, heavy bomber was introduced in the 1930s, specifically in 1935, and was the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress.

Question 11

For much of the twentieth century, the Army and Air Force worked together to create joint doctrine.

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Question 12

During World War I, the tank was a decisive weapon on the battlefield.

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Question 13

The British Strategic Bombing doctrine destroyed the will of the people and government in Nazi Germany.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 3: Traditional American Thinking about the Conduct of War