2.2 - Tactics, technology, trench warfare, attrition Flashcards
How far from the front line were the long-range artillery?
10km
How deep did the Germans dig their dug outs/bunkers?
15m
Why were trenches built in zigzags?
Stopped enemy soldiers firing straight down the trench and protected them from shrapnel
What term was given to climbing out of trenches and heading towards the enemy trench?
Going over the top
What term was given to the military tactic of outlasting the enemy through greater numbers of men and supplies?
Attrition
What percentage of wounds were inflicted by artillery on all forces?
60%
How far did the French flee in response to the first gas attack?
6 miles
What percentage of British casualties were caused by machine gun fire?
40%
Who created the most tanks?
France
What was the top speed of early tanks?
5mph
How many days on average were spent in a front-line trench per month?
3 days
On average how much weight did soldiers put on due to army rations?
10kg
Ordinary soldiers had a mortality rate of 12%, what was it for officers?
17%
Out of the 3080 soldiers who were sentenced to execution, how many were actually killed?
346
What type of battalion allowed old friends to fight together?
Pals battalions
