Question 1

General Curtis LeMay believed what could have won the Korean War?&#10;A) More tanks&#10;B) Strategic bombing&#10;C) Advancement of the M-16&#10;D) Tactical Nuclear weapons

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Strategic Bombing doctrine would not have worked on North Korea because:&#10;A) It did not have a large middle class&#10;B) It was not a highly educated society&#10;C) The people had not historically revolted&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Strategic bombing doctrine relied on targeting a society's industrial and economic infrastructure in the hopes that it would lead to the collapse of their military capability and political will. However, this approach would not have worked on North Korea because the country did not have a large middle class to disrupt, nor was it a highly educated society. Additionally, the people had not historically revolted against their government, indicating that they would not necessarily challenge the regime even if it faced a significant economic and military crisis. Thus, all of the above answers apply.

Question 3

The U.S. Air Force controlled the skies over the battlefields of Korea.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Air Force played a crucial role in controlling the skies over the battlefields of Korea during the Korean War. This allowed them to provide air support for ground troops and conduct strategic bombing efforts against North Korean and Chinese military targets.

Question 4

During World War II, the Air Force viewed close air support as its primary mission.

Accepted Answer

During World War II, the primary mission of the Air Force (then part of the Army as the Army Air Forces) was strategic bombing, rather than close air support. Close air support, which involves direct support to ground troops, was not considered the main role of the Air Force at that time.

Question 5

Which war was the first to see extensive use of jet aircraft?&#10;A) World War II&#10;B) Korea&#10;C) Vietnam&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The Korean War was the first conflict to see extensive use of jet aircraft, with significant air battles between jet fighters like the North American F-86 Sabre and the Soviet MiG-15.

Question 6

The Korean War was credited with re-establishing the utility of aircraft carriers.

Accepted Answer

During the Korean War, aircraft carriers were utilized extensively for air support and transportation of troops and supplies, proving their value in modern warfare.

Question 7

In the twentieth century, all major wars were:&#10;A) Nuclear-powered wars&#10;B) Citizen-soldier wars&#10;C) Tank-heavy wars&#10;D) Coalition wars

Accepted Answer

In the twentieth century, major wars like World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Gulf War involved coalitions of multiple countries working together against common enemies.

Question 8

During the Korean War, the American military encouraged free press.

Accepted Answer

During the Korean War, the American military imposed censorship on reporting, restricting what journalists could publish to control information and maintain operational security.

Question 9

Truman relieved MacArthur in Korea because the President believed his general wanted:&#10;A) To send ground troops into China&#10;B) To cease hostilities in North Korea&#10;C) To fight a total war&#10;D) To bomb the Soviet advisors

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

History has shown that Truman erred in his judgment to remove MacArthur.

Accepted Answer

The decision to remove MacArthur was complex and based on several factors, including MacArthur's public disagreement with Truman's policies on the Korean War, which undermined civilian control of the military. Many historians and military experts believe Truman's decision was necessary to maintain the principle of civilian oversight of the military, which is a cornerstone of American democracy.

Question 11

The American soldier serving in the Korean War was younger than his World War II counterpart.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

What effect did the individual rotation system have on American soldiers?&#10;A) Positive-it increased combat effectiveness&#10;B) Positive-it allowed all individuals to return stateside&#10;C) Negative-it strengthened NK resolve&#10;D) Negative-it sacrificed combat effectiveness

Accepted Answer

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Deck 6: The Korean War the Opening Phases 1950-1951