3.1

Question 1

What does the acronym BEF stand for?

Answer 1

BEF- British Expeditionary Force

Question 2

How many infantry and cavalry divisions did were sent to France in 1914 as the BEF?

Answer 2

Six divisions of infantry and calvary

Question 3

What was the French war plan called?

Answer 3

Plan 17

Question 4

Explain the theory of the Schlieffen Plan?

Answer 4

To avoid the stalemate on the French border, they will go through Belgium and find their way to Paris. To avoid war on two fronts.

Question 5

When did the BEF first engage the German army?

Answer 5

Battle of the Mons, August 23rd

Question 6

When was the Battle of the Marne?

Answer 6

September 5th 1914 - September 12th 1914

Question 7

Which battle was fought close to Paris, and when?

Answer 7

Battle of Marne, near the river Marne

Question 8

What does the term stalemate mean?

Answer 8

In a position where the deadlock can not be broken.

Question 9

What was the ‘race to the sea’?

Answer 9

After the French defeat in Marne, both nations wanted to get behind each other’s line so they kept going till they reached the sea.