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570d88cdfed7b91900d461ef | What is the active component of the U.S. Army? | Regular Army | [
"United_States_Army\n\nThe United States Army is made up of three components: the active component, the Regular Army; and two reserve components, the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve. Both reserve components are primarily composed of part-time soldiers who train once a month, known as battle assemblies or u... |
570d88cdfed7b91900d461f0 | What are the two reserve components of the U.S. Army? | Army National Guard and the Army Reserve | [
"United_States_Army\n\nThe United States Army is made up of three components: the active component, the Regular Army; and two reserve components, the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve. Both reserve components are primarily composed of part-time soldiers who train once a month, known as battle assemblies or u... |
570d88cdfed7b91900d461f1 | What are UTAs? | unit training assemblies | [
"United_States_Army\n\nThe United States Army is made up of three components: the active component, the Regular Army; and two reserve components, the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve. Both reserve components are primarily composed of part-time soldiers who train once a month, known as battle assemblies or u... |
570d88cdfed7b91900d461f2 | The U.S. Army is organized under what title of the United States Code? | 10 | [
"United_States_Army\n\nThe United States Army is made up of three components: the active component, the Regular Army; and two reserve components, the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve. Both reserve components are primarily composed of part-time soldiers who train once a month, known as battle assemblies or u... |
570d88cdfed7b91900d461f3 | Who does the D.C. National Guard report to? | the U.S. President | [
"United_States_Army\n\nThe United States Army is made up of three components: the active component, the Regular Army; and two reserve components, the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve. Both reserve components are primarily composed of part-time soldiers who train once a month, known as battle assemblies or u... |
570d8c85fed7b91900d46203 | What does ASI stand for? | additional skill identifier | [
"United_States_Army\n\nFollowing their basic and advanced training at the individual-level, soldiers may choose to continue their training and apply for an \"additional skill identifier\" (ASI). The ASI allows the army to take a wide ranging MOS and focus it into a more specific MOS. For example, a combat medic, wh... |
570d8c85fed7b91900d46204 | What is are combat medics duties? | provide pre-hospital emergency treatment | [
"United_States_Army\n\nFollowing their basic and advanced training at the individual-level, soldiers may choose to continue their training and apply for an \"additional skill identifier\" (ASI). The ASI allows the army to take a wide ranging MOS and focus it into a more specific MOS. For example, a combat medic, wh... |
570d8c85fed7b91900d46205 | Where do the officers go to complete their branch specific training? | Basic Officer Leaders Course | [
"United_States_Army\n\nFollowing their basic and advanced training at the individual-level, soldiers may choose to continue their training and apply for an \"additional skill identifier\" (ASI). The ASI allows the army to take a wide ranging MOS and focus it into a more specific MOS. For example, a combat medic, wh... |
570d8c85fed7b91900d46206 | If the officers want to advance their careers even further, where is that available? | Army Correspondence Course Program | [
"United_States_Army\n\nFollowing their basic and advanced training at the individual-level, soldiers may choose to continue their training and apply for an \"additional skill identifier\" (ASI). The ASI allows the army to take a wide ranging MOS and focus it into a more specific MOS. For example, a combat medic, wh... |
570d90eeb3d812140066da3d | What does the army use for facilities while they are deployed? | tents | [
"United_States_Army\n\nThe army has relied heavily on tents to provide the various facilities needed while on deployment. The most common tent uses for the military are as temporary barracks (sleeping quarters), DFAC buildings (dining facilities), forward operating bases (FOBs), after action review (AAR), tactical ... |
570d90eeb3d812140066da3e | What are the barracks used for? | sleeping quarters | [
"United_States_Army\n\nThe army has relied heavily on tents to provide the various facilities needed while on deployment. The most common tent uses for the military are as temporary barracks (sleeping quarters), DFAC buildings (dining facilities), forward operating bases (FOBs), after action review (AAR), tactical ... |
570d90eeb3d812140066da3f | Where are the dining facilities called? | DFAC buildings | [
"United_States_Army\n\nThe army has relied heavily on tents to provide the various facilities needed while on deployment. The most common tent uses for the military are as temporary barracks (sleeping quarters), DFAC buildings (dining facilities), forward operating bases (FOBs), after action review (AAR), tactical ... |
570d90eeb3d812140066da40 | What does FOB stand for? | forward operating bases | [
"United_States_Army\n\nThe army has relied heavily on tents to provide the various facilities needed while on deployment. The most common tent uses for the military are as temporary barracks (sleeping quarters), DFAC buildings (dining facilities), forward operating bases (FOBs), after action review (AAR), tactical ... |
570d90eeb3d812140066da41 | What is the abbreviation for a tactical operations center? | TOC | [
"United_States_Army\n\nThe army has relied heavily on tents to provide the various facilities needed while on deployment. The most common tent uses for the military are as temporary barracks (sleeping quarters), DFAC buildings (dining facilities), forward operating bases (FOBs), after action review (AAR), tactical ... |
570d9363b3d812140066da5b | Which war had the most U.S. casualties associated with it? | The American Civil War | [
"United_States_Army\n\nThe American Civil War was the costliest war for the U.S. in terms of casualties. After most slave states, located in the southern U.S., formed the Confederate States, C.S. troops led by former U.S. Army officers, mobilized a very large fraction of Southern white manpower. Forces of the Unite... |
570d9363b3d812140066da5c | What were the U.S. forces referred to as? | the "Union" or "the North" | [
"United_States_Army\n\nThe American Civil War was the costliest war for the U.S. in terms of casualties. After most slave states, located in the southern U.S., formed the Confederate States, C.S. troops led by former U.S. Army officers, mobilized a very large fraction of Southern white manpower. Forces of the Unite... |
570d9363b3d812140066da5d | What state did not contribute any troops to the Union Army? | South Carolina | [
"United_States_Army\n\nThe American Civil War was the costliest war for the U.S. in terms of casualties. After most slave states, located in the southern U.S., formed the Confederate States, C.S. troops led by former U.S. Army officers, mobilized a very large fraction of Southern white manpower. Forces of the Unite... |
570d94bdb3d812140066da61 | In what year did the army start using fixed-wing aircraft? | 1910 | [
"United_States_Army\n\nStarting in 1910, the army began acquiring fixed-wing aircraft. In 1910, Mexico was having a civil war, peasant rebels fighting government soldiers. The army was deployed to American towns near the border to ensure safety to lives and property. In 1916, Pancho Villa, a major rebel leader, att... |
570d94bdb3d812140066da62 | Who attacked New Mexico in 1916? | Pancho Villa | [
"United_States_Army\n\nStarting in 1910, the army began acquiring fixed-wing aircraft. In 1910, Mexico was having a civil war, peasant rebels fighting government soldiers. The army was deployed to American towns near the border to ensure safety to lives and property. In 1916, Pancho Villa, a major rebel leader, att... |
570d94bdb3d812140066da63 | What year did the U.S. join World War I? | 1917 | [
"United_States_Army\n\nStarting in 1910, the army began acquiring fixed-wing aircraft. In 1910, Mexico was having a civil war, peasant rebels fighting government soldiers. The army was deployed to American towns near the border to ensure safety to lives and property. In 1916, Pancho Villa, a major rebel leader, att... |
570d94bdb3d812140066da64 | What date did the U.S. intervention in New Mexico end? | 7 February 1917 | [
"United_States_Army\n\nStarting in 1910, the army began acquiring fixed-wing aircraft. In 1910, Mexico was having a civil war, peasant rebels fighting government soldiers. The army was deployed to American towns near the border to ensure safety to lives and property. In 1916, Pancho Villa, a major rebel leader, att... |
570d95b5b3d812140066da7d | Who was the Secretary of Defense in 1967? | Robert McNamara | [
"United_States_Army\n\nDuring the 1960s the Department of Defense continued to scrutinize the reserve forces and to question the number of divisions and brigades as well as the redundancy of maintaining two reserve components, the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve. In 1967 Secretary of Defense Robert McNamar... |
570d95b5b3d812140066da7e | How many divisions did the Secretary of Defense cut the original 15 down to? | 8 | [
"United_States_Army\n\nDuring the 1960s the Department of Defense continued to scrutinize the reserve forces and to question the number of divisions and brigades as well as the redundancy of maintaining two reserve components, the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve. In 1967 Secretary of Defense Robert McNamar... |
570d95b5b3d812140066da7f | How many brigades did the Secretary of Defense increase the number to? | 18 | [
"United_States_Army\n\nDuring the 1960s the Department of Defense continued to scrutinize the reserve forces and to question the number of divisions and brigades as well as the redundancy of maintaining two reserve components, the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve. In 1967 Secretary of Defense Robert McNamar... |
570d965afed7b91900d4624d | How many victims were killed in the attack on the Pentagon? | 125 | [
"United_States_Army\n\nOn September 11, 2001, 53 Army civilians (47 employees and six contractors) and 22 soldiers were among the 125 victims killed in the Pentagon in a terrorist attack when American Airlines Flight 77 commandeered by five Al-Qaeda hijackers slammed into the western side of the building, as part o... |
570d965afed7b91900d4624e | What aircraft was hijacked? | American Airlines Flight 77 | [
"United_States_Army\n\nOn September 11, 2001, 53 Army civilians (47 employees and six contractors) and 22 soldiers were among the 125 victims killed in the Pentagon in a terrorist attack when American Airlines Flight 77 commandeered by five Al-Qaeda hijackers slammed into the western side of the building, as part o... |
570d965afed7b91900d4624f | Did they crash into the eastern or wester part of the Pentagon. | west | [
"United_States_Army\n\nOn September 11, 2001, 53 Army civilians (47 employees and six contractors) and 22 soldiers were among the 125 victims killed in the Pentagon in a terrorist attack when American Airlines Flight 77 commandeered by five Al-Qaeda hijackers slammed into the western side of the building, as part o... |
570d965afed7b91900d46250 | Who was the highest ranking official killed in the attack? | Lieutenant General Timothy Maude | [
"United_States_Army\n\nOn September 11, 2001, 53 Army civilians (47 employees and six contractors) and 22 soldiers were among the 125 victims killed in the Pentagon in a terrorist attack when American Airlines Flight 77 commandeered by five Al-Qaeda hijackers slammed into the western side of the building, as part o... |
570d9cecdf2f5219002ed040 | What is the army replacing divisions with? | brigades | [
"United_States_Army\n\nThe army is also changing its base unit from divisions to brigades. Division lineage will be retained, but the divisional headquarters will be able to command any brigade, not just brigades that carry their divisional lineage. The central part of this plan is that each brigade will be modular... |
570d9cecdf2f5219002ed041 | How will the brigades be structured? | modular | [
"United_States_Army\n\nThe army is also changing its base unit from divisions to brigades. Division lineage will be retained, but the divisional headquarters will be able to command any brigade, not just brigades that carry their divisional lineage. The central part of this plan is that each brigade will be modular... |
570d9cecdf2f5219002ed042 | Who can command any brigade? | divisional headquarters | [
"United_States_Army\n\nThe army is also changing its base unit from divisions to brigades. Division lineage will be retained, but the divisional headquarters will be able to command any brigade, not just brigades that carry their divisional lineage. The central part of this plan is that each brigade will be modular... |
570d9d86df2f5219002ed050 | What is the primary sidearm used by the U.S. Army? | 9 mm M9 pistol | [
"United_States_Army\n\nThe army employs various individual weapons to provide light firepower at short ranges. The most common weapons used by the army are the compact variant of the M16 rifle, the M4 carbine, as well as the 7.62×51mm variant of the FN SCAR for Army Rangers. The primary sidearm in the U.S. Army is ... |
570d9d86df2f5219002ed051 | What type of frag grenade is used by the U.S. Army? | M67 | [
"United_States_Army\n\nThe army employs various individual weapons to provide light firepower at short ranges. The most common weapons used by the army are the compact variant of the M16 rifle, the M4 carbine, as well as the 7.62×51mm variant of the FN SCAR for Army Rangers. The primary sidearm in the U.S. Army is ... |
570d9d86df2f5219002ed052 | The M18 is a type of what kind of grenade? | smoke | [
"United_States_Army\n\nThe army employs various individual weapons to provide light firepower at short ranges. The most common weapons used by the army are the compact variant of the M16 rifle, the M4 carbine, as well as the 7.62×51mm variant of the FN SCAR for Army Rangers. The primary sidearm in the U.S. Army is ... |
570d9d86df2f5219002ed053 | Through what system are handguns being replacedby the U.S. Army? | Modular Handgun System | [
"United_States_Army\n\nThe army employs various individual weapons to provide light firepower at short ranges. The most common weapons used by the army are the compact variant of the M16 rifle, the M4 carbine, as well as the 7.62×51mm variant of the FN SCAR for Army Rangers. The primary sidearm in the U.S. Army is ... |
570d9e64df2f5219002ed062 | What does HMMWV stand for? | High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle | [
"United_States_Army\n\nThe army's most common vehicle is the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), commonly called the Humvee, which is capable of serving as a cargo/troop carrier, weapons platform, and ambulance, among many other roles. While they operate a wide variety of combat support vehicles, on... |
570d9e64df2f5219002ed063 | What is the HMMWV also known as? | Humvee | [
"United_States_Army\n\nThe army's most common vehicle is the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), commonly called the Humvee, which is capable of serving as a cargo/troop carrier, weapons platform, and ambulance, among many other roles. While they operate a wide variety of combat support vehicles, on... |
570d9e64df2f5219002ed064 | The M1A2 Abrams is an example of what? | battle tank | [
"United_States_Army\n\nThe army's most common vehicle is the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), commonly called the Humvee, which is capable of serving as a cargo/troop carrier, weapons platform, and ambulance, among many other roles. While they operate a wide variety of combat support vehicles, on... |
570d9e64df2f5219002ed065 | What does MRAP stand for? | Mine Resistant Ambush Protected | [
"United_States_Army\n\nThe army's most common vehicle is the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), commonly called the Humvee, which is capable of serving as a cargo/troop carrier, weapons platform, and ambulance, among many other roles. While they operate a wide variety of combat support vehicles, on... |
570d2a29b3d812140066d4c7 | Under what Prussian king did the German empire unite as a nation-state? | Wilhelm I | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe German states proclaimed their union as the German Empire under the Prussian king, Wilhelm I, uniting Germany as a nation-state. The Treaty of Frankfurt of 10 May 1871 gave Germany most of Alsace and some parts of Lorraine, which became the Imperial territory of Alsace-Lorraine (Reichsla... |
570d2a29b3d812140066d4c8 | What was the date of the Treaty of Frankfurt? | 10 May 1871 | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe German states proclaimed their union as the German Empire under the Prussian king, Wilhelm I, uniting Germany as a nation-state. The Treaty of Frankfurt of 10 May 1871 gave Germany most of Alsace and some parts of Lorraine, which became the Imperial territory of Alsace-Lorraine (Reichsla... |
570d2a29b3d812140066d4c9 | The Treaty of Frankfurt gave Germany which Imperial territory? | Alsace-Lorraine | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe German states proclaimed their union as the German Empire under the Prussian king, Wilhelm I, uniting Germany as a nation-state. The Treaty of Frankfurt of 10 May 1871 gave Germany most of Alsace and some parts of Lorraine, which became the Imperial territory of Alsace-Lorraine (Reichsla... |
570d2a29b3d812140066d4ca | Following the unification of Germany, who maintained great authority in international affairs for two decades? | Otto von Bismarck | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe German states proclaimed their union as the German Empire under the Prussian king, Wilhelm I, uniting Germany as a nation-state. The Treaty of Frankfurt of 10 May 1871 gave Germany most of Alsace and some parts of Lorraine, which became the Imperial territory of Alsace-Lorraine (Reichsla... |
570d2a29b3d812140066d4cb | Which specific fear was a factor in causing World War I? | another Franco-German war | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe German states proclaimed their union as the German Empire under the Prussian king, Wilhelm I, uniting Germany as a nation-state. The Treaty of Frankfurt of 10 May 1871 gave Germany most of Alsace and some parts of Lorraine, which became the Imperial territory of Alsace-Lorraine (Reichsla... |
570d2d98fed7b91900d45cc5 | What telegram had the intended effect on French public opinion? | Ems telegram | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe Ems telegram had exactly the effect on French public opinion that Bismarck had intended. \"This text produced the effect of a red flag on the Gallic bull\", Bismarck later wrote. Gramont, the French foreign minister, declared that he felt \"he had just received a slap\". The leader of th... |
570d2d98fed7b91900d45cc6 | Following the Ems telegram, what reaction did the French foreign minister report that he felt? | he felt "he had just received a slap" | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe Ems telegram had exactly the effect on French public opinion that Bismarck had intended. \"This text produced the effect of a red flag on the Gallic bull\", Bismarck later wrote. Gramont, the French foreign minister, declared that he felt \"he had just received a slap\". The leader of th... |
570d2d98fed7b91900d45cc7 | In Parliament, who was the leader of the monarchists? | Adolphe Thiers | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe Ems telegram had exactly the effect on French public opinion that Bismarck had intended. \"This text produced the effect of a red flag on the Gallic bull\", Bismarck later wrote. Gramont, the French foreign minister, declared that he felt \"he had just received a slap\". The leader of th... |
570d2d98fed7b91900d45cc8 | Which French prime minister believed he had done all that he could to prevent a war? | Emile Ollivier | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe Ems telegram had exactly the effect on French public opinion that Bismarck had intended. \"This text produced the effect of a red flag on the Gallic bull\", Bismarck later wrote. Gramont, the French foreign minister, declared that he felt \"he had just received a slap\". The leader of th... |
570d2d98fed7b91900d45cc9 | On which date did France issue a declaration of war to the Prussian government? | 19 July 1870 | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe Ems telegram had exactly the effect on French public opinion that Bismarck had intended. \"This text produced the effect of a red flag on the Gallic bull\", Bismarck later wrote. Gramont, the French foreign minister, declared that he felt \"he had just received a slap\". The leader of th... |
570d2fe9fed7b91900d45cd9 | In which battle did the Dreyse needle gun gain its fame? | Battle of Königgrätz | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe army was still equipped with the Dreyse needle gun of Battle of Königgrätz fame, which was by this time showing the age of its 25-year-old design. The rifle had a range of only 600 m (2,000 ft) and lacked the rubber breech seal that permitted aimed shots. The deficiencies of the needle g... |
570d2fe9fed7b91900d45cda | At the start of the Franco-Prussian War, what was the age of the Dreyse gun's design? | 25-year-old design | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe army was still equipped with the Dreyse needle gun of Battle of Königgrätz fame, which was by this time showing the age of its 25-year-old design. The rifle had a range of only 600 m (2,000 ft) and lacked the rubber breech seal that permitted aimed shots. The deficiencies of the needle g... |
570d2fe9fed7b91900d45cdb | What was the Dreyse rifle's tactical range? | 600 m (2,000 ft) | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe army was still equipped with the Dreyse needle gun of Battle of Königgrätz fame, which was by this time showing the age of its 25-year-old design. The rifle had a range of only 600 m (2,000 ft) and lacked the rubber breech seal that permitted aimed shots. The deficiencies of the needle g... |
570d2fe9fed7b91900d45cdc | What was the name of the famous cannon issued to Prussian soldiers at the time? | Krupp | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe army was still equipped with the Dreyse needle gun of Battle of Königgrätz fame, which was by this time showing the age of its 25-year-old design. The rifle had a range of only 600 m (2,000 ft) and lacked the rubber breech seal that permitted aimed shots. The deficiencies of the needle g... |
570d2fe9fed7b91900d45cdd | What type of shell did the Krupp weapon fire? | a contact-detonated shell | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe army was still equipped with the Dreyse needle gun of Battle of Königgrätz fame, which was by this time showing the age of its 25-year-old design. The rifle had a range of only 600 m (2,000 ft) and lacked the rubber breech seal that permitted aimed shots. The deficiencies of the needle g... |
570d367efed7b91900d45d1f | What was the date of the first action of the Franco-Prussian War? | 4 August 1870 | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe first action of the Franco-Prussian War took place on 4 August 1870. This battle saw the unsupported division of General Douay of I Corps, with some attached cavalry, which was posted to watch the border, attacked in overwhelming but uncoordinated fashion by the German 3rd Army. During t... |
570d367efed7b91900d45d20 | On that date, which elements were assisted by Prussian artillery forces? | Bavarian and two Prussian corps | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe first action of the Franco-Prussian War took place on 4 August 1870. This battle saw the unsupported division of General Douay of I Corps, with some attached cavalry, which was posted to watch the border, attacked in overwhelming but uncoordinated fashion by the German 3rd Army. During t... |
570d367efed7b91900d45d21 | Who initially held a strong position during the battle at the border? | General Douay of I Corps | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe first action of the Franco-Prussian War took place on 4 August 1870. This battle saw the unsupported division of General Douay of I Corps, with some attached cavalry, which was posted to watch the border, attacked in overwhelming but uncoordinated fashion by the German 3rd Army. During t... |
570d367efed7b91900d45d22 | Douay's initial success was credited by what? | long-range fire of the Chassepots | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe first action of the Franco-Prussian War took place on 4 August 1870. This battle saw the unsupported division of General Douay of I Corps, with some attached cavalry, which was posted to watch the border, attacked in overwhelming but uncoordinated fashion by the German 3rd Army. During t... |
570d367efed7b91900d45d23 | What threatened the French avenue of retreat? | the encirclement of the town by the Prussians | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe first action of the Franco-Prussian War took place on 4 August 1870. This battle saw the unsupported division of General Douay of I Corps, with some attached cavalry, which was posted to watch the border, attacked in overwhelming but uncoordinated fashion by the German 3rd Army. During t... |
570d3aa2b3d812140066d591 | What factor were the French unaware of at the start of the battle? | German numerical superiority | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe French were unaware of German numerical superiority at the beginning of the battle as the German 2nd Army did not attack all at once. Treating the oncoming attacks as merely skirmishes, Frossard did not request additional support from other units. By the time he realized what kind of a f... |
570d3aa2b3d812140066d592 | Which French commander miscalculated the severity of the battle? | Frossard | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe French were unaware of German numerical superiority at the beginning of the battle as the German 2nd Army did not attack all at once. Treating the oncoming attacks as merely skirmishes, Frossard did not request additional support from other units. By the time he realized what kind of a f... |
570d3aa2b3d812140066d593 | What was a key factor in Frossard's disasterous retreat to the south? | Seriously flawed communications | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe French were unaware of German numerical superiority at the beginning of the battle as the German 2nd Army did not attack all at once. Treating the oncoming attacks as merely skirmishes, Frossard did not request additional support from other units. By the time he realized what kind of a f... |
570d3aa2b3d812140066d594 | What factor was credited to the large number of German casualties? | effectiveness of the chassepot rifle | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe French were unaware of German numerical superiority at the beginning of the battle as the German 2nd Army did not attack all at once. Treating the oncoming attacks as merely skirmishes, Frossard did not request additional support from other units. By the time he realized what kind of a f... |
570d3aa2b3d812140066d595 | What outcome surprised the Germans the following day? | Frossard had abandoned his position | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe French were unaware of German numerical superiority at the beginning of the battle as the German 2nd Army did not attack all at once. Treating the oncoming attacks as merely skirmishes, Frossard did not request additional support from other units. By the time he realized what kind of a f... |
570d3cb9b3d812140066d5c3 | On which date was the Battle of Gravelotte? | 18 August | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe Battle of Gravelotte, or Gravelotte–St. Privat (18 August), was the largest battle during the Franco-Prussian War. It was fought about 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Metz, where on the previous day, having intercepted the French army's retreat to the west at the Battle of Mars-La-Tour, the Pru... |
570d3cb9b3d812140066d5c4 | Which battle was considered the biggest in the war? | The Battle of Gravelotte | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe Battle of Gravelotte, or Gravelotte–St. Privat (18 August), was the largest battle during the Franco-Prussian War. It was fought about 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Metz, where on the previous day, having intercepted the French army's retreat to the west at the Battle of Mars-La-Tour, the Pru... |
570d3cb9b3d812140066d5c5 | Where was the location of the Battle of Gravelotte? | 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Metz | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe Battle of Gravelotte, or Gravelotte–St. Privat (18 August), was the largest battle during the Franco-Prussian War. It was fought about 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Metz, where on the previous day, having intercepted the French army's retreat to the west at the Battle of Mars-La-Tour, the Pru... |
570d3cb9b3d812140066d5c6 | Under which Field Marshall were the combined German forces commanded? | Count Helmuth von Moltke | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe Battle of Gravelotte, or Gravelotte–St. Privat (18 August), was the largest battle during the Franco-Prussian War. It was fought about 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Metz, where on the previous day, having intercepted the French army's retreat to the west at the Battle of Mars-La-Tour, the Pru... |
570d3cb9b3d812140066d5c7 | Who commanded the French Army of the Rhine? | Marshal François-Achille Bazaine | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe Battle of Gravelotte, or Gravelotte–St. Privat (18 August), was the largest battle during the Franco-Prussian War. It was fought about 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Metz, where on the previous day, having intercepted the French army's retreat to the west at the Battle of Mars-La-Tour, the Pru... |
570d3e52b3d812140066d5d5 | What factor forced the French to retreat to Metz? | the defeat of Marshal Bazaine's Army | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nWith the defeat of Marshal Bazaine's Army of the Rhine at Gravelotte, the French were forced to retire to Metz, where they were besieged by over 150,000 Prussian troops of the First and Second Armies. Napoleon III and MacMahon formed the new French Army of Châlons, to march on to Metz to res... |
570d3e52b3d812140066d5d6 | At Metz, what was the approximate number of Prussian troops? | over 150,000 | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nWith the defeat of Marshal Bazaine's Army of the Rhine at Gravelotte, the French were forced to retire to Metz, where they were besieged by over 150,000 Prussian troops of the First and Second Armies. Napoleon III and MacMahon formed the new French Army of Châlons, to march on to Metz to res... |
570d3e52b3d812140066d5d7 | Who formed the new French Army of Chalons? | Napoleon III and MacMahon | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nWith the defeat of Marshal Bazaine's Army of the Rhine at Gravelotte, the French were forced to retire to Metz, where they were besieged by over 150,000 Prussian troops of the First and Second Armies. Napoleon III and MacMahon formed the new French Army of Châlons, to march on to Metz to res... |
570d3e52b3d812140066d5d8 | Along with the Army of the Meuse, what other army did Moltke march north with? | the Prussian Third Army | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nWith the defeat of Marshal Bazaine's Army of the Rhine at Gravelotte, the French were forced to retire to Metz, where they were besieged by over 150,000 Prussian troops of the First and Second Armies. Napoleon III and MacMahon formed the new French Army of Châlons, to march on to Metz to res... |
570d3e52b3d812140066d5d9 | How many casualties did Moltke suffer at Beaumont? | 5,000 men | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nWith the defeat of Marshal Bazaine's Army of the Rhine at Gravelotte, the French were forced to retire to Metz, where they were besieged by over 150,000 Prussian troops of the First and Second Armies. Napoleon III and MacMahon formed the new French Army of Châlons, to march on to Metz to res... |
570d4103b3d812140066d5f3 | At the start of the war, which country did European public opinion champion? | the Germans | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nWhen the war had begun, European public opinion heavily favored the Germans; many Italians attempted to sign up as volunteers at the Prussian embassy in Florence and a Prussian diplomat visited Giuseppe Garibaldi in Caprera. Bismarck's demand for the return of Alsace caused a dramatic shift ... |
570d4103b3d812140066d5f4 | In which city did many Italians attempt to proffer their services to the Prussian embassy? | Florence | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nWhen the war had begun, European public opinion heavily favored the Germans; many Italians attempted to sign up as volunteers at the Prussian embassy in Florence and a Prussian diplomat visited Giuseppe Garibaldi in Caprera. Bismarck's demand for the return of Alsace caused a dramatic shift ... |
570d4103b3d812140066d5f5 | What caused a dramatic shift in Italian sentiment toward the war? | Bismarck's demand for the return of Alsace | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nWhen the war had begun, European public opinion heavily favored the Germans; many Italians attempted to sign up as volunteers at the Prussian embassy in Florence and a Prussian diplomat visited Giuseppe Garibaldi in Caprera. Bismarck's demand for the return of Alsace caused a dramatic shift ... |
570d4103b3d812140066d5f6 | To whom is the quote, "Rescue the French Republic by every means" attributed? | Garibaldi | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nWhen the war had begun, European public opinion heavily favored the Germans; many Italians attempted to sign up as volunteers at the Prussian embassy in Florence and a Prussian diplomat visited Giuseppe Garibaldi in Caprera. Bismarck's demand for the return of Alsace caused a dramatic shift ... |
570d4103b3d812140066d5f7 | What army did Garibaldi gain command of in France? | the Army of the Vosges | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nWhen the war had begun, European public opinion heavily favored the Germans; many Italians attempted to sign up as volunteers at the Prussian embassy in Florence and a Prussian diplomat visited Giuseppe Garibaldi in Caprera. Bismarck's demand for the return of Alsace caused a dramatic shift ... |
570d43dafed7b91900d45de1 | On which date did hostilities between the German and French troops begin near Orleans? | 10 October | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nOn 10 October, hostilities began between German and French republican forces near Orléans. At first, the Germans were victorious but the French drew reinforcements and defeated the Germans at the Battle of Coulmiers on 9 November. After the surrender of Metz, more than 100,000 well-trained a... |
570d43dafed7b91900d45de2 | Which side was initially successful at the Battle of Coulmiers? | the Germans | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nOn 10 October, hostilities began between German and French republican forces near Orléans. At first, the Germans were victorious but the French drew reinforcements and defeated the Germans at the Battle of Coulmiers on 9 November. After the surrender of Metz, more than 100,000 well-trained a... |
570d43dafed7b91900d45de3 | On which date did the French triump over the Germans at the Battle of Coulmiers? | 9 November | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nOn 10 October, hostilities began between German and French republican forces near Orléans. At first, the Germans were victorious but the French drew reinforcements and defeated the Germans at the Battle of Coulmiers on 9 November. After the surrender of Metz, more than 100,000 well-trained a... |
570d43dafed7b91900d45de4 | On which date were the French forced to abandon Orleans? | 4 December | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nOn 10 October, hostilities began between German and French republican forces near Orléans. At first, the Germans were victorious but the French drew reinforcements and defeated the Germans at the Battle of Coulmiers on 9 November. After the surrender of Metz, more than 100,000 well-trained a... |
570d43dafed7b91900d45de5 | Of the three battles that occured north of Paris, which was the first that forced the French army to retreat? | Battle of Amiens | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nOn 10 October, hostilities began between German and French republican forces near Orléans. At first, the Germans were victorious but the French drew reinforcements and defeated the Germans at the Battle of Coulmiers on 9 November. After the surrender of Metz, more than 100,000 well-trained a... |
570d46d1b3d812140066d623 | What was public opinion in Paris strongly opposed to? | any form of surrender | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nAlthough public opinion in Paris was strongly against any form of surrender or concession to the Prussians, the Government realised that it could not hold the city for much longer, and that Gambetta's provincial armies would probably never break through to relieve Paris. President Trochu res... |
570d46d1b3d812140066d624 | On what date did president Trochu resign? | 25 January | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nAlthough public opinion in Paris was strongly against any form of surrender or concession to the Prussians, the Government realised that it could not hold the city for much longer, and that Gambetta's provincial armies would probably never break through to relieve Paris. President Trochu res... |
570d46d1b3d812140066d625 | Who replaced President Trochu? | Favre | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nAlthough public opinion in Paris was strongly against any form of surrender or concession to the Prussians, the Government realised that it could not hold the city for much longer, and that Gambetta's provincial armies would probably never break through to relieve Paris. President Trochu res... |
570d46d1b3d812140066d626 | In which French city was the surrender made official? | Versailles | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nAlthough public opinion in Paris was strongly against any form of surrender or concession to the Prussians, the Government realised that it could not hold the city for much longer, and that Gambetta's provincial armies would probably never break through to relieve Paris. President Trochu res... |
570d46d1b3d812140066d627 | Who disregarded the surrender and launched a failed attack on the Germans? | Gambetta | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nAlthough public opinion in Paris was strongly against any form of surrender or concession to the Prussians, the Government realised that it could not hold the city for much longer, and that Gambetta's provincial armies would probably never break through to relieve Paris. President Trochu res... |
570d4876b3d812140066d637 | What stunned neutral observers about the end of the war? | The quick German victory | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe quick German victory over the French stunned neutral observers, many of whom had expected a French victory and most of whom had expected a long war. The strategic advantages possessed by the Germans were not appreciated outside Germany until after hostilities had ceased. Other countries ... |
570d4876b3d812140066d638 | What outcome had most people expected from the war? | French victory | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe quick German victory over the French stunned neutral observers, many of whom had expected a French victory and most of whom had expected a long war. The strategic advantages possessed by the Germans were not appreciated outside Germany until after hostilities had ceased. Other countries ... |
570d4876b3d812140066d639 | Whose strategic advantages were not appreciated until after the war over? | the Germans | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe quick German victory over the French stunned neutral observers, many of whom had expected a French victory and most of whom had expected a long war. The strategic advantages possessed by the Germans were not appreciated outside Germany until after hostilities had ceased. Other countries ... |
570d4876b3d812140066d63a | What German advantages were discerned by other countries in the aftermath? | their military system | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe quick German victory over the French stunned neutral observers, many of whom had expected a French victory and most of whom had expected a long war. The strategic advantages possessed by the Germans were not appreciated outside Germany until after hostilities had ceased. Other countries ... |
570d4876b3d812140066d63b | What is at least one German innovation that other countries would later adopt in other wars? | highly detailed mobilization systems | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe quick German victory over the French stunned neutral observers, many of whom had expected a French victory and most of whom had expected a long war. The strategic advantages possessed by the Germans were not appreciated outside Germany until after hostilities had ceased. Other countries ... |
570d4ac8fed7b91900d45e1d | The effect of German victory and ensuing influence stems back to what factor? | pre-war preparations | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe effect of these differences was accentuated by the pre-war preparations. The Prussian General Staff had drawn up minutely detailed mobilization plans using the railway system, which in turn had been partly laid out in response to recommendations of a Railway Section within the General St... |
570d4ac8fed7b91900d45e1e | What was the Prussian General staff quick to utilize at the onset of the war? | detailed mobilization plans using the railway system | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe effect of these differences was accentuated by the pre-war preparations. The Prussian General Staff had drawn up minutely detailed mobilization plans using the railway system, which in turn had been partly laid out in response to recommendations of a Railway Section within the General St... |
570d4ac8fed7b91900d45e1f | What was one factor behind the inefficiency of the French railway system? | multiple competing companies | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe effect of these differences was accentuated by the pre-war preparations. The Prussian General Staff had drawn up minutely detailed mobilization plans using the railway system, which in turn had been partly laid out in response to recommendations of a Railway Section within the General St... |
570d4ac8fed7b91900d45e20 | What factor especially affected travel to the front in Alsace and Lorraine? | frequent changes between trains | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe effect of these differences was accentuated by the pre-war preparations. The Prussian General Staff had drawn up minutely detailed mobilization plans using the railway system, which in turn had been partly laid out in response to recommendations of a Railway Section within the General St... |
570d4ac8fed7b91900d45e21 | Who was responsible for dealing with chaotic train yards and unloaded wagons? | nobody | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nThe effect of these differences was accentuated by the pre-war preparations. The Prussian General Staff had drawn up minutely detailed mobilization plans using the railway system, which in turn had been partly laid out in response to recommendations of a Railway Section within the General St... |
570d4c0efed7b91900d45e27 | Who commanded the Prussian 12 Cavalry Brigade? | General Adalbert von Bredow | [
"Franco-Prussian_War\n\nAt the Battle of Mars-la-Tours, the Prussian 12th Cavalry Brigade, commanded by General Adalbert von Bredow, conducted a charge against a French artillery battery. The attack was a costly success and came to be known as \"von Bredow's Death Ride\", which was held to prove that cavalry charge... |
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