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Which military strategy did Gustavus Adolphus make significant use of?

  • The use of catapults

  • An early form of combined arms

  • The phalanx formation

  • The use of gunpowder

Answer

Gustavus Adolphus made significant use of an early form of combined arms. He used infantry, cavalry, and artillery in combination to achieve victory on the battlefield. This tactic was more effective than the traditional use of each branch of the military separately. It allowed Gustavus Adolphus to defeat larger armies with fewer men.
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