On Paper,Napoleon's Grand Army Was an Impressive Body of More

question 18

Multiple Choice

On paper,Napoleon's Grand Army was an impressive body of more than 600,000 men.A closer look,though,reveals some important shortcomings,including what?

• A)Napoleon spent far too much time tracking down deserters rather than focusing on the soldiers he did have.
• B)Officers spent far too much time being trained and not enough time getting experience on the battlefield.
• C)A large percentage of the army was composed of foreign conscripts,and they were of dubious skills and loyalty.
• D)Napoleon insisted on an army composed of 100% French forces,ignoring talented soldiers from Austria and Prussia.
• E)The majority of soldiers enlisted refused to fight,claiming exemption due to philosophical differences.

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Definitions:

Cutaneous Sensations

Sensory experiences originated in the skin, including touch, pressure, heat, cold, and pain.

Conscious Perception

The awareness or understanding of sensory information by the mind, allowing for interaction with and interpretation of the environment.

Cerebral Cortex

The external neural tissue layer of the cerebrum in the brain, which is crucial for functions such as memory, attention, perception, thinking, consciousness, language, and awareness.

Projection

The psychological mechanism of attributing one's feelings, thoughts, or attitudes to others.