History Time Line 3: The European War Unfolds

Question 1

Whom do the Germans attack first? When? Where?

Answer 1

The Belgians, From August 5-16, 1914, where they defeat them in the battle of Liege.

Question 2

Are the Germans initially successful in a two-front war? Where? When?

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

When and where was the first Allied victory?

Answer 3

The first battle of the Marne September 5-9, 1914.

Question 4

What are some early signs of Austro-Hungarian military weakness?

Answer 4

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.

Question 5

When are continuous trench lines established on the Western Front?

Answer 5

September-October 1914 during the “race to the sea”

Question 6

What was the first industrial-scale slaughter of WW1.

Answer 6

The First Battle of Ypres in October-November 1914.

Question 7

Did the Russians only fight Austria-Hungary and Germany?

Answer 7

No they also fought the Turks in the Black Sea and the Caucasus, starting in October 1914.

Question 8

Where was the “Winter War” Who were the main participants? When did it start?

Answer 8

The Carpathian Front, launched by the Russians against the Austro-Hungarians, starting in December 1914.