History Time Line 3: The European War Unfolds Flashcards
Whom do the Germans attack first? When? Where?
The Belgians, From August 5-16, 1914, where they defeat them in the battle of Liege.
Are the Germans initially successful in a two-front war? Where? When?
Yes, they defeat the French and BEF in battles of the Frontiers August 14-23, 1914 and the Russians in the battle of Tannenberg August 27-30, 1914.
When and where was the first Allied victory?
The first battle of the Marne September 5-9, 1914.
What are some early signs of Austro-Hungarian military weakness?
The Russians defeat the Austro-Hungarians in the battle of Lemberg-Rawa Ruska September 6-11,1914 and the Serbs were able to repel the Austro-Hungarian invasion on December 15, 1914.
When are continuous trench lines established on the Western Front?
September-October 1914 during the “race to the sea”
What was the first industrial-scale slaughter of WW1.
The First Battle of Ypres in October-November 1914.
Did the Russians only fight Austria-Hungary and Germany?
No they also fought the Turks in the Black Sea and the Caucasus, starting in October 1914.
Where was the “Winter War” Who were the main participants? When did it start?
The Carpathian Front, launched by the Russians against the Austro-Hungarians, starting in December 1914.
