History 112 WW1 Flashcards
The assassination of whom was the spark that started the war
Franz Ferdinand
What provided additional cover for Canadian troops in at vimy ridge
Limestone Caves
What famous river was the German advance into France stopped
The marine river
Germany, decision to cut through which neutral country brought Britain into war
Belgium
Which was not a common weapon in trench warfare
Assault rifle
How long was the trench system in the western Europe?
475 miles
When did the first world war officially end?
November 11, 1918
What was the largest sea battle in history?
The battle of Jutland
How many planes do you have to shoot down to be considered a flying ace?
Five
What did government use to deal with manpower shortages?
Machines
What device allows the chairman to fire machine guns through a moving propeller?
Fokker interrupter
Name the members of the triple alliance
Germany, Austria, and Italy
Name the class of the battleship everyone wanted to make as many as they could in 1914
The dreadnaught
What was the nickname given to Baron Manfred Von Richthofen?
The Red Baron
Name the machine gun that was light enough to carry into the field
Lewis light machine gun
