Pilot in biplane, aerial shots of trenches and battlegrounds, French officers with map and in field, France, 1914

The video discusses the evolution of warfare with the introduction of aviation, replacing cavalry. It describes the landscape of trench warfare, highlighting the opposing lines of trenches. The focus then shifts to the strategic challenges faced by military leaders, emphasizing the need for breakthroughs as traditional plans become obsolete.

What new military tool is mentioned as replacing cavalry?

• Artillery

• Tanks

• Aviation

• Infantry

What is the primary role of aviation in the context of the battlefield?

• To transport troops

• To deliver supplies

• To provide medical aid

• To observe the battlefield

How is the battlefield described in terms of its division?

• By roads

• By opposing trenches

• By mountains

• By rivers

What is the only solution mentioned for military success?

• Retreat

• Negotiation

• Breakthrough

• Defense

What is the attitude of the high command towards achieving a breakthrough?

• Indifferent

• Pessimistic

• Obsessive

• Cautious