Battles

Question 1

When was the second battle of Ypres? Name 2 features.

Answer 1

1915
Sequence of battles over a month where Britain looses over 50,000 men.
First time the Germans use Chlorine gas, causing dead by suffocation.

Question 2

When was the battle of the Somme? Name 2 features.

Answer 2

1916
20,000 deaths on the first day.
First use of tanks, technical issues occurred however making them ineffective.
400,000 deaths by the end

Question 3

When was the battle of arras?

Name 2 features.

Answer 3

1917
They were able to make a huge advancement , British gained 8 miles quickly.
They used underground tunnels, equipped with lights, running water and even hospitals.

Question 4

When was the third battle of Ypres? Name 2 features.

Answer 4

1918
Poor weather conditions lead to water logging, soldiers drowned in mud.
They broke out of Ypres and removed German advantage, gaining 7 miles.

Question 5

When was the battle of Cambrai?

Name 2 features

Answer 5

First large scale use of tanks, 500 at this battle.
Able to move across barbed wire effectively and use machine guns effectively along with it being the first time a blood bank was used.
1918