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SJNA "Did You Know" Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What was the main reason ancient armies relied heavily on cavalry?✔✔ To increase mobility, conduct fast attacks, and pursue retreating enemies.
How did the invention of gunpowder change battlefield tactics?✔✔ It led to the decline of armored knights and the rise of firearms-based warfare.
Why was trench warfare widely used during World War I?✔✔ It provided soldiers with protection from machine gun fire and artillery bombardments.
What was the significance of the Battle of Midway in World War II?✔✔ It shifted the balance of naval power in the Pacific in favor of the Allies.
How did Napoleon Bonaparte revolutionize military strategy?✔✔ He used rapid movement, decisive battles, and the corps system for flexibility.
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What was the purpose of the Roman legionary testudo formation?✔✔ To protect soldiers from arrows and projectiles while advancing in battle.
Why was the D-Day invasion crucial to the outcome of World War II?✔✔ It marked the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control.
How did air power change the nature of warfare in the 20th century?✔✔ It allowed for strategic bombing, close air support, and rapid troop deployment.
What was the primary role of medieval castles in military defense?✔✔ They served as fortified strongholds to protect against enemy sieges.
Why was the Battle of Stalingrad a turning point in World War II?✔✔ It led to the German army's decline on the Eastern Front and boosted Soviet morale.
What was the purpose of the Blitzkrieg strategy used by Germany in World War II?✔✔ To achieve quick and overwhelming victories through speed and surprise attacks.
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