Seems to me like Buffalo might win this because they match up well with the Rams. They have a solid Defense and a mobile QB, McCoy and their OL is solid. But what do I know?
To be safe, I posted a quick and easy tactical outline of WWI that I think the Rams hierarchy could utilize for victory in what could be a serious trench warfare type of situation.
https://quizlet.com/3549971/wwi-tactics-and-strategies-flash-cards/
Tunnel Warfare
Also known as Mining Warfare. During Trench Warfare, men dug tunnels underneath enemy positions (such as trenches) and then use explosives to destroy the enemy’s defenses from underneath. First used by Germans in December 1914.
Counter Mining
Both sides tried to find each other’s tunnels by auditory means. Once located, a small explosive would be placed and detonated. The resulting damage would destroy the enemy’s tunnel, but the other party’s tunnel would remain intact.
Hand-to-Hand Fighting
Occured when miners on both sides suddenly tunneled into each other. The result was deadly fighting with makeshift weapons of shovels, picks and other digging utensils.
Battle of Messines (June 7-14, 1917)
Battle on the Western Front in Belgium where most Tunnel Warfare was seen. The detonation of 19 mines out of 22 dug over a year, resulting in extreme disruption of German defences and decisive Allied victory.
General Plumer
British general in the Battle of Messines. The quote refers to the extensive network of mines dug for the battle.
“Gentlemen, we may make history tomorrow, but we will certainly change the geography.”
“War at Sea”
Both sides (Germany and Britain primarily) imposed a blockade on each other. Since Germany relied heavily on imported fertilizer for food, Britain halted ships bound for German ports with the goal of internal strife in Germany of both starvation and economic damage.
“Freedom of the Seas”
Allies’ blockade broke international law: A country is able to import non-contraband goods in wartime. The Allies abolished this law for a new one that dissolved the distinguishment. Neutrals were mainly affected, and US vehemently protested, asserting “freedom of the seas,” the right to trade with other neutrals.
Contraband and Non-contraband goods
Contraband goods: munitions, raw materials used to manufacture military equipment
Non-contraband goods: foodstuff, raw cotton, fertilizer, etc.
This distinction was set in the 1909 London Treaty concerning international wartime laws.
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
After naval blockade, Germans employed this strategy in 1915. Vessels in the waters around the Britain Isle will be torpedoed, whether neutral or allied. This led to the sinking of the Lusitania.
Mined waters: Naval mine
Self-contained explosive to destory vessels used to defend coastal areas. Germany and Britain both waged this tactic, mining each other’s waters. Germany was more successful in the beginning.
North Sea Mine Barrage
Tactic employed by the US fleet to inhibit the Unrestricted Submarine Warfare. A mine barrage was set along the North Sea, but completed few days short at end of war.
Schlieffen Plan
Devised by German Army Chief of Staff Alfred von Schlieffen, this strategy was calculated to avoid two-front war and bring swift victory. The plan 90% of army attacks French through neutral Belgium while the rest would be waiting for Russia to mobilize its troops. It was vital for French to be defeated, and she was not, so this plan failed.
Trench Warfare
The development of the machine gun made impossible for foot soldiers to advance on open land. Thus, trenches were dug for shelter, seen predominantly on the western front. The success of protection from artillery bombment and infantry resulted in stalemate.
Barrage
Line of exploding artillery shells; used to hamper enemy’s movement or to attack them. Unique as it is concentrated to one area.
Creeping Barrage
Lifted in small increments to keep pace with the infantry, who could move undercover with the artillery. The precision needed to employ this tactic made this difficult, as wrong timing would result in death. Horrible communication methods made this more difficult.
Propaganda
Ideas spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause. Posters were to rally public support, recruit soldiers, and demoralize the enemies.
Poison Gas
Gas such as chlorine, mustard, and tear were used on unsuspecting victims, causing painful deaths. Germans first introduced chlorine gas in the Second Battle of Ypres. Wind was a crucial factor. It became less effective later due to the introduction of gas masks.
Preliminary Bombardment
A means of breaking stalemate of trench warfare. It was considered a critical component of a lalrge-scale infantry attack, but this proved to be wrong. Used mostly in the Western Front, underscored in the Battle of the Somme, it was clearly ineffective. Creeping barrage developed from this technique.
French Nivelle Offensive
1917 French attack on the Western Front during the Second Battle of Aisne. The plan was to massive onslaugt of the German lines in 48 hours. It failed disastrously due to info leaks, causing more than 270,000 French casualties compared to the pre-estimated 10,000.
Plan 17
French mobilization plan to recapture Alsace-Lorraine; attack Germany, then come back to attack Austria-Hungary. After some initial success, the plan was abandoned due to the German’s Schlieffen Plan.
Plan 19
Russia’s strategy: presuming Germany will focus on France, it proposed to immediately invade East Prussia. Due to dissents, this plan was altered before set to action: two armies would invade while the remaining 17 armies would defend Russia from the Austro-Hungarian Army.
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Agamemnon
