Causes And Experiences Of World War One Flashcards
Which countries were part of the Triple Entente?
Britain
Russia
France
Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance?
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Who were the central powers?
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Ottoman Empire
Who were the allies?
Britain Italy (joined 1915) France USA Russia (give up 1918)
Why was Europe on the brink of war in 1914?
Even before 1014, tension was growing between the two sides
The wants of each country were colliding
Both sides wanted power
Give 3 details about life in the trenches
If weather conditions were bad, front line soldiers could leave after a few days
Trenches would often flood
On the front line soldiers had no dug outs
Bad conditions meant rats
Soldiers would sleep during the day
Soldiers would rotate between trenches-up to weeks on the front line
Sometimes soldiers from either side would interact-listening to each other play instruments
Soldiers would use markers to find their way around
How many soldiers from India fought in World War One?
1.3 million
How many Indian soldiers died?
80-90 000
How many non-white soldiers (from Africa and Asia) were there?
Over 4 million
