A Global Conflict Flashcards
Which side did Australia and Japan join eventually?
The allies
The Allies tried to attack the part of the Ottoman Empire called the _____
Dardanelles
How did India help the British during WW1?
They supplied troops
What did the Great Powers seek in hopes of victory?
New fronts
Were the new alliances/fronts successful in ending the stalemate?
No
What was a promising strategy for the allies?
To attack a region of the Ottoman Empire known as the Dardanelles
Why was attacking the Dardanelles a promising strategy for the allies?
It was the gateway to Constantinople (Ottoman Capital), defeat the Turks, then create a supply line to Russia
What was the Galliolpi Campaign
The effort to take over the Dardnalles
Was the Gallipoli Campaign successful?
It turned into a stalemate for a while but ultimately failed
Why did Germany risk war with the US by sinking their ships
They needed an advantage over the allies
Total War
Countries devote all their resources to the war