1. Tanks
   Civilians
2. A scout
   The newest soldiers

Scouts are supposed to travel light and fast. If they cross the enemy, sometimes they'll engage or harass the troops in order to slow them down.

1. Air dominant
   Eagles of the sky
2. Air supremecy
   Kings of the sky

During World War II, the British Air Force was crucial against Germany. They managed to stop Germany from crossing the English Channel to conquer the last of Western Europe.

1. War of attrition
   Resource management
2. Supply dominant
   Full resources

A war of attrition can be damaging to both sides. If the war rages long enough, even the victor will have a tough time recovering when it's over.

1. Attack and destroy
   Blitzkrieg
2. Annihilation​
   Total war

This strategy allowed Adolf Hitler to quickly conquer Western Europe. It was initially effective in Eastern Europe as well, but the Russian winters eventually slowed it down.

1. Clear and hold
   Wipeout
2. Annihilation
   Scorched earth

Terrorism can be a form of insurgency. Terrorism is usually influenced by an ideology which must be combated as well.

1. Hide and seek
   Quick kill
2. Forrest ghost
   Guerrilla warfare

Guerrilla warfare​ was commonly used by North Vietnam in the Vietnam War. The guerrilla soldiers would use underground tunnels to help in their escape.

1. Sideswipe
   Corner hit
2. Flanking
   Corner push

During the American Civil War, Stonewall Jackson, a southern general, was killed during a flanking attack. This was a crucial blow to the Confederate Army.

1. Half war
   Total war
2. Limited war
   Patrial war

The Korean War was considered a limited war. The goal was not to defeat North Korea, but to protect South Korea.

1. Ramming
   Penetration
2. Center blow
   Forced attack

Penetration can be crucial during a retreat. During the Civil War, General Robert E. Lee failed to penetrate the Union Army while retreating from Petersburg and was forced to surrender at Appomattox Court House.

1. Into the jaws
   Pincer movement
2. U boat
   Horseshoe

One of the earliest uses of the pincer movement occurred at the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC. During this battle, the outnumbered Athenian army defeated the superior Persian army.

1. Scorched earth
   Infiltrate
2. Envelopment
   Siege

The longest siege in history lasted 22 years. It occurred in the 17th century when the Ottoman Empire placed 60,000 troops around Candia.

1. Full war
   Max war
2. Total war
   Cold war

Germany was committed to a total war in World War II. The entire country had responsibilities related to the war.

1. Right
   Left
2. Side and center
   Rear

A turning maneuver helps separate enemies from their defensive positions. This leaves the enemy with nowhere to retreat.

1. Weakside
   Refusing the flank
2. Heavy side
   Hold corner

Refusing the flank can be a dangerous maneuver. It leaves one side of your formation weak against an enemy attack.

1. Wipe out
   Scorched earth
2. Total destruction
   Resource drain

William Sherman used this strategy during his "March to the Sea" near the end of the Civil War. The one city he didn't destroy was Savannah, Georgia, which he promised as a gift to Abraham Lincoln.

1. Close quarters
   Tight confines
2. Entrap
   Choke point

Choke points are created by the natural environment. A valley on land or a strait at sea are two examples.

1. Fabian strategy
   Caesar strategy
2. Roman maneuver
   Hannibal tactic

The Fabian strategy is named after Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus. He was a Roman general during the Roman Republic.

1. Sonar
   Intel
2. Reconnaissance
   Info mission

Reconnaissance missions rely on stealth. Therefore, the soldiers usually carry very little supplies with them.

1. Fire and movement
   Search and cover
2. Hit and run
   Attack and run

Napoleon Bonaparte believed nothing was more important than time and space in battle. He particularly emphasized time.

1. Broken flank
   Envelopment
2. Turned side
   Encircled camp

The longest war in history was the Hundred Years War fought between Britain and France. The war was actually longer than a 100 years, though.

1. Trench assault
   Hole crashing
2. Trench raiding
   Into the grave

Trench warfare defined World War I. During the war, thousands of miles of trenches were carved out in Europe.

1. Select bombing
   Group bombing
2. Planned bombing
   Carpet bombing

Carpet bombing is meant to shorten a war. However, it can also be very damaging to both the environment and civilians.

1. Pointed formation
   Wedge formation
2. Three-sided formation
   House formation

In the United States, the Department of Defense is the largest employer in the country. It has more than 3 million employees.

1. Bunker unit
   Back unit
2. Base of fire
   Fire unit

There are five branches in the United States military. They are the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy.

1. High ground
2. Low ground

High ground has many strategic advantages. If the enemy has the high ground, it's best to draw them away from their position.

1. Trick attack
   Surprise trap
2. Undercover trap
   Booby trap

Land mines are considered booby traps. Land mine fields were commonly used throughout World War II.

1. Retaliation
   Losing ground
2. Attacking enemy resources
   Getting out safely

The war between the United States and Russia was known as the Cold War. This was because there was no direct conflict despite economic and political conflict.

1. Sea hold
   Port block
2. Blockade
   Ocean wall

The Union used blockades to put a strangle hold on the Confederacy during the Civil War. The strategy was known as the Anaconda Plan.

1. Battalia
   Circumvallation
2. Column
   Defilade

The Siege of Vicksburg was a famous siege during the Civil War. It was executed by Ulysses S. Grant after he failed to capture the city by storm.

1. Scuttling
   Sortie
2. Vedette
   Feint

During the Civil War, both armies made fake guns to trick the opposing side. These guns were often made of painted logs.

1. Hide and seek
   Infiltrate
2. Undercover
   Break-in​

One famous case of infiltration was during the Trojan War. During the war, the Greeks used a fake wooden horse to sneak inside the city of Troy.

1. Suprise attack
   Pull and kill
2. Bait and bleed
   Hide and kill

In the video game, Call of Duty, this is known as "camping." It is one of the most hated tactics.

1. Quick victory
   Avoid using soldiers
2. Avoid using resources
   Drain your enemies resources slowly

The Battle of Cannae is an example of a battle of annihilation. The battle saw the forces of Carthage defeat the Romans in a decisive victory.

1. Scare attack
   Fright attack
2. Shock and awe
   Fear attack

The dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan is considered an extreme case of shock and awe. After the second bomb, Japan was forced to surrender.

1. Split the enemies command post
   Turn enemies against each other
2. Defeat the enemy's forces separately
   Defeat the enemy in one battle

The divide and conquer strategy was often used in the Middle East. Division was typically easy because of religious differences.