6.3 WHERE WORLD WAR I WAS FOUGHT(6A) Flashcards
1
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Western Front
A
A trench-filled battleground that wove through France and Belgium and was marked by fierce World War I fighting.
2
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Eastern Front
A
A battleground between Germany, Austria-Hungary and Russia, marked by troop movements and fighting in World War I.
3
Q
where did Australia fight during ww1
A
Australia fought on the western front in France and Belgium
4
Q
how long did australia fight on the western front
A
1916-1918
5
Q
theatre of war
A
An area where important
military events take place
6
Q
why was there a stalemate on the western front
A
From 1914 to 1918, the Western Front stalemated as defensive weapons gave defenders advantages, preventing major advances by both Allies and Germans.