Strategic Military Decisions in History

The video explores the top 10 military comebacks in history, from the Battles of Saratoga in the American Revolutionary War to the defeat of the Spanish Armada. Each section highlights a significant military turnaround, detailing the strategies and outcomes that led to these pivotal victories. The video concludes with a speculative look at future military comebacks.

What was the strategic mistake made by the British during the Battles of Saratoga?

• They attacked too early in the morning.

• They split their forces into three separate armies.

• They failed to secure naval support.

• They underestimated the American forces.

How did the U.S. gain an advantage in the Battle of Midway?

• By using superior aircraft technology.

• By intercepting Japanese communications.

• By launching a surprise attack.

• By forming an alliance with China.

What was the outcome of Pickett's Charge during the Battle of Gettysburg?

• It resulted in a stalemate.

• It led to a Confederate victory.

• It was a disastrous defeat for the Confederates.

• It forced the Union to retreat.

Who led the Scottish forces to victory at the Battle of Sterling Bridge?

• Edward I

• Robert the Bruce

• John Balliol

• William Wallace

What event led to the withdrawal of Austro-Russian forces from Berlin during the Seven Years' War?

• The intervention of French forces

• A peace treaty with Austria

• A surprise attack by Prussian forces

• The death of Zarina Elizabeth of Russia

What tactic did the Spartans use at the Battle of Thermopylae to hold off the Persian army?

• They held a narrow pass to limit Persian numbers.

• They used elephants to charge the Persian lines.

• They launched a surprise night attack.

• They used naval forces to block the Persian fleet.

How did Scipio Africanus defeat Hannibal at the Battle of Zama?

• By attacking at night

• By using a larger army

• By employing Hannibal's own tactics against him

• By forming an alliance with Carthage

What was a key factor in the United Nations' ability to stabilize the Korean Peninsula during the Korean War?

• The capture of Pyongyang

• The support of the Soviet Union

• The deployment of a large number of U.S. troops

• The use of nuclear weapons

What strategic error did Napoleon make at the Battle of Waterloo?

• He delayed his attack due to muddy conditions.

• He attacked too early in the morning.

• He failed to secure naval support.

• He underestimated the British forces.

What was a significant factor in the English victory over the Spanish Armada?

• The support of the French navy

• The use of faster and more maneuverable ships

• The use of long-range cannons

• The capture of the Spanish king