Events In WW1 Flashcards
Which battle came first in WW1? Who was apart of it?
Ypres. British and French
In which order did the four battles happen in WW1? (5)
Battle of ypres
Battle of Somme
Battle of Passchsndaele
Vims Ridge
Battle of Hindenburg
Vimy ridge involved who ?
French and British
Who won the battle of Vimy Ridge ?
Canadians won the battle
Who failed the Passchendaele battle?
The British failed
Where was the battle of Passchendaele
Belgium
What was the main cause of death in the Passchendaele battle?
Troops drowned in mud
Who was better prepared in the Passchendaele battle?
Germans were more prepared then Canadians
What weapon was used in the battle of Passchendaele
Lee-enfield rifle
Why did the battle of Somme take place? What we’re they trying to stop?
End trench warfare
What happened to troops in the battle of the Somme
Troops overloaded with gear ( super heavy got caught in wiring )
Who was victorious in the battle of the Somme
France allied victory
What weapons were used in the battle of the Somme? Who were they developed by
Tanks. Developed by the British
During the 2nd battle of Ypres what weapon did they use? What was this overall called?
Poison ( chlorine ) “modern warfare”
Who was billy bishop
A hero and a pilot
