Chapter 14 review Flashcards
Where did the Battle of Gallipoli take place?
The Ottoman Empire
What year did the battle of Gallipoli begin?
1915
How many troops did the Allies loose in Battle of Gallipoli?
46,000
Which weapon did they not use in the Battle of Gallipoli?
Sherman Tank
What led to the Battle of Gallipoli?
A failed Naval Attack
Who was involved in the Battle of Gallipoli?
New Zealand and Austria against Germany and the Turks
What type of food did the troops of Gallipoli have?
Bully beef and army biscuits with Jam
What diseases did the troops of Gallipoli contact?
Typhoid
Which side won the Battle of Gallipoli?
Turkey
What kind of Battle was Jutland?
Naval
Where does the battle of Jutland take place?
S sea
When did the battle of Jutland occur?
May 31, 1916
How many ships were involved in the Battle of Jutland?
250
Who won the Battle of Jutland?
British
What made cambrai an ideal location for the battle?
Railway and German Garrisons - good for tanks
What weapon was used for the first time effectively in a large-scale manner in the Battle of Cambria?
Tank
What is infantry?
Soldiers on foot
How did the infantry get through to German lines?
With Tanks
What building of importance was completely destroyed in Cambria?
Townhall
What was Cambria protected by on the Western side?
Powerful defense
What did the intelligent British know about the defense of the Hidenberg line at the point of attack in Cambrai?
Held by troops who were weak
How did the weather of this war make an impact in Cambria?
Snow
Which month did the Battle of Somme begin?
July
Which day of the battle of somme have the most casualties?
The first day
What country did the battle of somme take place?
France
Why was the Battle of Somme delayed?
A rain storm