from stalemate to the end of the war

Question 1

what was the aim of the Gallipoli campaign

Answer 1

it aimed to break the deadlock but…
the naval attack failed in march
the land attack turned into trench warfare
many men died from disease

Question 2

what was the British blockade

Answer 2

the british blockade german ports and the germans suffered severe shortages of supplies including food

Question 3

what Is a U boat

Answer 3

a german submarine

Question 4

what was the convoy system

Answer 4

it was to protect allied merchant ships

they travelled in groups with destroyers to protect them

Question 5

what was the battle of Jutland

Answer 5

know as the only major sea battle and there was no clear victory

the Germans believed they won as they sunk the most ships, however the British believed they won as the Germans never left there port again

Question 6

what was the impact of the blockade on Germany like

Answer 6

it affected germany’s ability to be able to continue with war
shortages meant that civilians didn’t want to support the war.

soldiers were also were unable to fight

Question 7

when did Russia withdraw from the war

Answer 7

1917

Question 8

when was the convoy system developed

Answer 8

1917