The European ruler who developed the first standing army of conscripts, notable for the flexibility of its tactics, was
A)Louis XIV of France.
B)Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden.
C)Philip II of Spain.
D)Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire.
E)James I of England.

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Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden is known for developing the first standing army of conscripts, which was notable for the flexibility of its tactics. Louis XIV of France also had a notable standing army, but it relied on noble officers rather than conscripts. Philip II of Spain and Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire had standing armies, but they were not notable for their flexibility or use of conscripts. James I of England did not have a standing army.

The European Ruler Who Developed the First Standing Army of Conscripts