17/11/2023 Flashcards
Why did the British plan an attack of Germany ?
To break stalemate
What were the British told to do in “No Man’s Land” ?
Walk
How many soldiers died on that day ?
20,000 dies and 40,000 injured
Why did the war stop in 1918 ?
People back in Germany were stuggling with food shortages and fuel shortages
When was the armistice signed ?
The 11th of November 1918
What did article 231 say ?
That Germany was to solely blame for causing the First World War
How much did Germany have to pay in damages during the war ?
£6.6 billion
How many people died by the time the war ended ?
8.5 million people died for all over the world
How many British men died during WW1 ?
886,000 British men died
What happened after the war in German, Austria, and Russia ?
There were violent revolutions where people demanded a change in their governments
How many homes were lost near the western front ?
750,000 homes were lost
What happened to the UK after the war ?
It was in a lot of debt
What happened to the woman after the war ?
The social status for woman changed after the war because of their efforts during the war
