history lesson 6+7 Flashcards

1
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What was the tank?

A

It was a machine invented in 1915 by a British farmer. It could only move at 6km an hour and would often break down.

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2
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What were machine guns?

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They were guns that required 2 men to operate. They could fire 600 bullets a minute.

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3
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What was poison gas?

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It was a method used to wipe out troops. It suffocated the lungs and was first used by the Germans.

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4
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What was heavy artillery?

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It was used to bombard enemy trenches before and during attacks. It made it harder to go through no-man’s-land.

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5
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What were planes used for?

A

Planes were used for gathering valuable information about the enemy and their trench layouts. It was later when they were fitted with machine guns.

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6
Q

What would a soldier do?

A

They would:
Be on guard duty
collect food and water,ammunition, first aid etc
repair the trenches

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7
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How long would soldiers spend in each trench line?

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1 week in the front line, 4 in the support line and 8 in the reserve line.

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8
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What diseases could you get from the trenches?

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tuberculosis, pneumonia,dysentery and trench foot

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9
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What food would soldiers eat?

A

tinned beef with some bread, with bacon,cheese and jam as treats

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