French soldiers, telegraphy, trench warfare, death, 1917

The transcript describes the leadership of General Nivelle, who replaced General Jeff to lead the French army with a focus on offensive strategies. Despite high hopes, a major attack fails, resulting in significant casualties. The failure leads to disillusionment among soldiers, culminating in a mutiny. General Patton takes over command of a rebellious and war-weary army.

Who replaced General Jeff as the leader of the French army?

• General Smith

• General Johnson

• General Nivelle

• General Patton

What was the soldiers' emotional state before the attack on April 16th?

• Nervous and anxious

• Indifferent and bored

• Calm and relaxed

• Excited and joyful

What was the outcome of the attack on April 16th?

• A decisive victory

• A stalemate

• A complete failure

• A minor setback

How many men were reported to have fallen in four hours during the failed attack?

• 200,000

• 130,000

• 10,000

• 50,000

What did the soldiers question after the failed attack?

• The purpose of their sacrifice

• The quality of their equipment

• The strategy of the enemy

• The weather conditions

What action did 115 regiments take after learning they had to attack again?

• They advanced

• They mutinied

• They retreated

• They celebrated

Who took command of the French army after the mutiny?

• General Smith

• General Patton

• General Nivelle

• General Jeff