Military History Early Modern Warfare through Napoleon Test Review

Test Date:  Friday, April 11

Format:

 15 multiple choice (3 points each), 45 points

·      1 essay (choice of two questions), 55 point

What you need to know:

16th and 17th Century Warfare:

·      The Military Revolution Thesis

o   The four aspects of the Military Revolution thesis, as put forth by Michael Roberts and Geoffrey Parker, including Parker’s “adjustments” to Roberts’ original thesis

·      The emergence, development, and and significance of firearms and artillery from the late 15^th-through the early 19^th century

·      The characteristics and significance of the trace itallienne and subsequent siege warfare

·      The relationship between military developments and other developments of the early modern period (exploration, religion, science, etc.)

·      The characteristics of naval warfare from the battle of Lepanto through the Spanish Armada, including

o   Ship design and weaponry

o   Tactics and strategy

o   The use of private vessels vs. state controlled navies

o   Details and significance of Lepanto and the Armada Campaign 

·      The causes and major events of the 30 Years War/significance of the 30 Years War

·      The Spanish/continental military system at the start of the 30 Years War

o   The tercio and caracole

·      The military system of Gustavus Adolphus and its application during the 30 Years War

o   Details of the Battle of Breitenfeld

o   Details of the Battle of Lutzen

·      The overall significance of the 30 Years War

18th Century Warfare:

• The influence of the Enlightenment
• 18^th century linear tactics
• 18^th century military technology:  significance of the fusil/flintlock; artillery

•  The rise of Prussian Power and the 2^nd half of the 18^th century
• The Prussian state
• The Prussian army under Frederick the Great
• Major events and significance of the 7 Years War
• Details on the battles of Prague, Rossbach, and Leuthen

 Revolutionary War:

·  Major events and significance of the American Revolutionary War

o   Continuities of 18^th century warfare

o   Changes from 18^th century warfare

• The impact of the French Revolution on war
• The levee en masse
• Nationalism
• The rise of Napoleon

The early 19^th Century

            The Napoleonic Wars:

• The principles of Napoleonic warfare, including tactics and organization
• The influence of Napoleon