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Flashcards by Izzy Noone, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Izzy Noone
almost 9 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Give two reasons behind the Israel/Palestine conflicts | Dispute dates back to ancient times. Geographical and religious differences Arabs vs Israelis NAME of country- Palestine or Israel? |
| Give two key events of the 6 day war | Israeli planes and tanks destroyed the Egyptian forces with the Blitzkrieg tactics Israeli air force destroyed the air power of Syria and Jordan |
| Why were the Israelis so successful? (At least two reasons) | Their speed and surprise Modern war machines from America Use of tanks in the desert areas Focused, determined, and organised |
| In 1973, why did the Arab states choose to attack on the holiest Jewish day, Yom Kippur (atonement day)? | To make a religious point and most Jews were praying in their synagogue, taken by surprise |
| How did the war develop initially? | Israeli forces defeated by thousands of soldiers and weapons Driven far back inside Israel by Egypt, Syria and Iraq |
| How did the Israeli's turn defeat into victory? | Discipline and focus of their troops Decisive use of tanks and aircraft (again) National service meant good reserve army Efficient leadership structure- central command |
| Give two reasons for the outbreak of the Falklands war | 1982 Military government in Argentina invaded the islands Mrs Thatcher decided to win them back |
| Give two details of the British taskforce | Two aircraft carriers (Invisible) Ocean liner QE2 with an infantry brigade on board |
| Give two examples of warfare technology | Nuclear powered submarine HMS Conqueror Sea Harrier (vertical take off and short landings) Argentine Exocet missiles |
| What is the significance of the Falklands war? | British victory despite being outnumbered 3 to 1. Importance of sea power in deciding outcome of a war |
| Saddam Hussein's Iraq invaded a smaller neighbouring country- which one? | Kuwait |
| Why were the coalition forces justified going into battle? | Because Saddam had not responded to the UN deadline |
| Give some limits to using advanced military technology | Only 10% smart bombs used So called "Friendly fire" casualties |
| Give two positive outcomes of the First Gulf War | Coalition victory/ Kuwait liberated/ morally stopping at Iraqi border |
| Two negative outcomes of the First Gulf war | Massive Iraqi casualties. USA retained presence in Saudi Arabia. Osama bin Laden planning retaliation |
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