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2. The Major Battles of World War I Flashcards

1
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What year did World War I begin?

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1914

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Which battle is considered the first major battle of World War I?

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The Battle of the Marne

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True or False: The Battle of Verdun was fought in 1916.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The Battle of ___ was one of the largest battles of World War I and took place on the Western Front.

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the Somme

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Which country launched the offensive in the Battle of Gallipoli?

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The Allied Powers

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What was the primary goal of the Battle of Verdun?

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To bleed France white

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Which battle is known for the introduction of tanks?

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The Battle of the Somme

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Tannenberg?

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A decisive German victory against Russia

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Which battle had the highest number of casualties in a single day?

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The Battle of the Somme

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True or False: The Battle of Ypres was fought in 1915.

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False

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Identify the battle: This battle took place in 1918 and marked the last major German offensive on the Western Front.

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The Second Battle of the Marne

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What was the significance of the Battle of Jutland?

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It was the largest naval battle of World War I.

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Fill in the blank: The ___ Offensive was launched by the Germans in the spring of 1918.

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Spring

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14
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Which battle marked the first use of poison gas in warfare?

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The Second Battle of Ypres

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Who was the commander of the British forces at the Battle of the Somme?

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General Sir Douglas Haig

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What was the main reason for the failure of the Gallipoli Campaign?

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Poor planning and execution

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True or False: The Battle of Passchendaele is also known as the Third Battle of Ypres.

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True

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What was the primary objective of the Battle of Verdun?

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To capture the city of Verdun

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Which battle is often described as a symbol of French national determination?

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The Battle of Verdun

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What year did the Battle of the Somme take place?

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1916

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21
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Fill in the blank: The ___ Offensive was an Allied counter-offensive launched in late 1918.

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Meuse-Argonne

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Which battle is known for trench warfare and heavy losses on both sides?

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The Battle of the Somme

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What was the strategic importance of the Battle of Gallipoli?

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To secure a sea route to Russia

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True or False: The Battle of Amiens was part of the Hundred Days Offensive.

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True

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Which battle was fought in 1917 and aimed to capture German-held territory in Flanders?

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The Battle of Passchendaele

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What was the main tactical innovation introduced during the Battle of the Somme?

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The use of tanks

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Which battle resulted in the largest naval engagement of World War I?

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The Battle of Jutland

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28
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Fill in the blank: The ___ Offensive was a major German attack in March 1918.

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Ludendorff

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29
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Verdun?

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Stalemate with heavy casualties

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30
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Who were the primary combatants in the Battle of Tannenberg?

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Germany and Russia

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31
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True or False: The Battle of the Marne was a turning point in favor of the Allies.

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True

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32
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What was the significance of the Battle of Ypres?

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It was the first major battle to use chemical weapons.

33
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Which battle is often referred to as the ‘bloodbath’ of World War I?

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The Battle of the Somme

34
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Which battle is associated with the phrase ‘They shall not pass’?

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The Battle of Verdun

35
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Fill in the blank: The ___ Campaign aimed to secure the Dardanelles Strait.

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Gallipoli

36
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What was the primary goal of the Allied powers in the Battle of the Somme?

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To relieve pressure on the French at Verdun

37
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Which battle involved a significant use of aircraft for reconnaissance and bombing?

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The Battle of the Somme

38
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True or False: The Battle of Amiens was a successful Allied offensive.

A

True

39
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What was the main consequence of the Battle of Tannenberg for Russia?

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It caused a significant retreat and loss of morale.

40
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Which battle is noted for the use of the ‘creeping barrage’ tactic?

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The Battle of the Somme

41
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Fill in the blank: The ___ Offensive was launched by the Allies in the summer of 1918.

A

Hundred Days

42
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What characterized the fighting in the Battle of Verdun?

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Prolonged trench warfare and attrition

43
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Gallipoli?

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An Allied withdrawal and failure

44
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True or False: The Battle of Passchendaele took place in 1918.

A

False

45
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Which battle saw the first major use of tanks by the British?

A

The Battle of the Somme

46
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What was the primary objective of the Battle of Jutland?

A

To gain naval supremacy over Germany

47
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Fill in the blank: The ___ Offensive was the last major German attempt to achieve victory in 1918.

A

Spring

48
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Who was the German commander at the Battle of Tannenberg?

A

General Paul von Hindenburg

49
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What was the significance of the Second Battle of the Marne?

A

It marked the beginning of the end for German forces on the Western Front.

50
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True or False: The Battle of Verdun lasted for nearly a year.

A

True

51
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What type of warfare was predominantly used in the Battle of the Somme?

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Trench warfare

52
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Which battle is known as the ‘Last Great Cavalry Battle’?

A

The Battle of the Somme

53
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Fill in the blank: The Battle of ___ was fought in 1917 and was characterized by mud and rain.

A

Passchendaele

54
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What was the result of the Battle of Amiens?

A

A significant Allied victory

55
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Which battle was a significant turning point in the Eastern Front?

A

The Battle of Tannenberg

56
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True or False: The Allies’ success in the Battle of Amiens marked the beginning of the end for the Central Powers.

A

True

57
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What was the main tactic employed during the Battle of Passchendaele?

A

Creeping barrage

58
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Which battle is often associated with the phrase ‘The war to end all wars’?

A

The Battle of the Somme

59
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Fill in the blank: The ___ Offensive was a series of attacks launched by the Allies in late 1918.

A

Meuse-Argonne

60
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What was the significance of the Battle of the Marne?

A

It halted the German advance into France.

61
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Which battle was characterized by the extensive use of barbed wire and machine guns?

A

The Battle of Verdun

62
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True or False: The Battle of Gallipoli was a successful campaign for the Allies.

A

False

63
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What was the main strategic goal of the Battle of Verdun?

A

To inflict maximum casualties on France

64
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Which battle is considered a symbol of British sacrifice during World War I?

A

The Battle of the Somme

65
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Fill in the blank: The ___ Offensive was a major attack launched by the Germans in March 1918.

A

Ludendorff

66
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Ypres?

A

Stalemate with heavy losses

67
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Which battle is known for the phrase ‘Over the top’?

A

The Battle of the Somme

68
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True or False: The Battle of Tannenberg was fought in 1915.

A

False

69
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What was the main consequence of the Battle of Passchendaele?

A

Heavy casualties and limited territorial gains

70
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Fill in the blank: The ___ Offensive was launched by the Allies to push back German forces in 1918.

A

Hundred Days

71
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Which battle is often referred to as the ‘Battle of the Somme’?

A

The Battle of the Somme

72
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What was the primary goal of the Gallipoli Campaign?

A

To secure a route to Russia via the Dardanelles

73
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True or False: The Battle of Amiens was fought in 1917.

A

False

74
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What was the impact of the Battle of Verdun on French morale?

A

It became a symbol of French determination and resilience.

75
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Which battle involved the largest deployment of British troops during the war?

A

The Battle of the Somme

76
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Fill in the blank: The ___ Campaign aimed to capture Constantinople.

A

Gallipoli

77
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What was the outcome of the Second Battle of Ypres?

A

Allied troops held their ground despite gas attacks.

78
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Which battle is known for its brutal winter conditions?

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The Battle of Verdun

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