LESSON 4
LEARNING EVENT 3
PRACTICAL EXERCISE FEEDBACK
1.
Answer a is correct.
Answer a is correct. Weather had a tremendous effect on observation when dense morning fog covered attacking
German troops.
Answer b is incorrect. Because they were not familiar with the terrain as were the Germans, American troops
were not able to take full advantage of the dense morning fog for concealment and cover.
Answer c is incorrect. High winds were not an important feature of weather in this battle.
Answer d is incorrect. Rains were so heavy that they presented problems rather than cover for each of the forces
to varying degrees.
2.
Answer a is correct.
Answer a is correct. Both the density of the woods and the presence of ravines made it necessary for almost all
fighting to be done in small group operations.
Answer b is incorrect. The Germans were not anxious to fight on open ground since they used the woods to their
advantage.
Answer c is incorrect. Partly because of the logistic problems, mines were not used with more frequency than
other battles.
Answer d is incorrect. Air support was used whenever possible. However, due to the weather conditions, pilots
often could not see the target.
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