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What was the reason for the appeal to enlist in August 1914?
Britain needed a bigger army
Lord Kitchener made a direct appeal to the men of Britain.
How many posters were issued to encourage enlistment?
54 million posters
These posters featured Lord Kitchener pointing at potential recruits.
How many men signed up to join the armed forces in the first weekend of the war?
3,000 men
This equates to 100 men an hour.
How many men had enlisted by the end of 1914?
Over 1 million men
This rapid enlistment was in response to the war effort.
When was the Battle of the Somme launched?
1 July 1916
It is remembered as one of the most deadly battles in history.
How many British soldiers died on the first day of the Battle of the Somme?
Over nineteen thousand soldiers
This significant loss marked the battle’s brutal beginning.
What was introduced during the third phase of the Battle of the Somme?
Tanks
This phase was carried out in November 1916.
What were the trenches seen as by both the British and German armies?
Temporary measures
Both sides expected to move beyond trench warfare.
What common illness was associated with trench warfare?
Trench foot
Conditions in the trenches were harsh and unsanitary.
What was a constant threat faced by soldiers in the trenches?
Death
The noise and danger of battle were ever-present.
What types of warfare were conducted during World War One?
Land, sea, and air
The war involved multiple fronts and new technologies.
What was the purpose of tanks developed during the war?
To travel across battlefields
Tanks were designed to overcome difficult terrain.
What was the role of submarines in World War One?
To destroy powerful warships
Submarines were smaller but effective in naval warfare.
What was the significance of Armistice Day?
The day Germany signed an armistice
This agreement marked the end of fighting in World War One.
What led to severe food shortages in Germany by autumn 1918?
A British naval blockade
This blockade contributed to the suffering of the German population.
