c1900–present: Warfare and British society in the modern era (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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How many rounds per minute could machine guns fire at the start of the 20th century?
How many rounds per minute could machine guns fire at the start of the 20th century?
600 rounds per minute
In which year did tanks replace cavalry as the primary mobile force in warfare?
In which year did tanks replace cavalry as the primary mobile force in warfare?
1918
How many chemical attacks occurred during the First World War?
How many chemical attacks occurred during the First World War?
146 attacks
What did MAD stand for in the nuclear arms race between the USA and USSR?
What did MAD stand for in the nuclear arms race between the USA and USSR?
Mutually Assured Destruction
How many aircraft did the British Flying Corps have in 1914?
How many aircraft did the British Flying Corps have in 1914?
63 aircraft
How many men did the German military move using railways in 1914?
How many men did the German military move using railways in 1914?
Over 2 million men
How many trucks did the British Army operate by 1918?
How many trucks did the British Army operate by 1918?
More than 55,000 trucks
When were sophisticated 'cab rank' air support arrangements developed?
When were sophisticated 'cab rank' air support arrangements developed?
1944
When did RADAR technology prove vital during the Battle of Britain?
When did RADAR technology prove vital during the Battle of Britain?
1940
In which year were artificial satellites developed for military surveillance?
In which year were artificial satellites developed for military surveillance?
1957
How much more accurate are modern 'smart' bombs than conventional explosives?
How much more accurate are modern 'smart' bombs than conventional explosives?
Ten times more accurate
How do modern guerrilla fighters avoid direct confrontation with conventional armies?
How do modern guerrilla fighters avoid direct confrontation with conventional armies?
Blend with civilian populations