History Time Line 5: The Deepening Stalemate, Europe, 1915 Flashcards
Did the British and French attack the Ottoman Empire?
Yes, on March 18, 1915, they tried (and failed) to force open the Dardanelles (a strait connecting the Black Sea to the Aegean, and therefore to the Mediterranean. They failed. According to Wikipedia, “The Allied forces had failed to properly sweep the entire area for mines”
After failing to open the Dardanelles with ships, what did the allies try next? Was it successful?
On April 25, 1915, the Allies landed at Gallipoli. It was not successful, and the last Allied troops were evacuated from Gallipoli on January 9, 1916.
Who first used poison gas? When?
The Germans introduce chlorine gas at the second battle of Ypres in April and May of 1915.
What happened at Gorlice–Tarnów?
It was a major defeat for the Russians at the hands of the Germans and the Austro-Hungarians from May 2-10, 1915. Afterwards the Russians retreated (Great Retreat of 1915), and the Germans took Warsaw on August 5, 1915.
Did Italy remain neutral?
No, they declared war on Austria-Hungary on May 23, 1915.
Who established air superiority first?
The Germans, with the “Fokker scourge” in August 1915.
Who joined the Central Powers on September 6, 1915?
Bulgaria.
Did the Allies use poison gas in large-scale attacks?
Yes, starting with the Battle of Loos in September 1915.
Did Serbia successfully resist the Central Powers?
No, they were conquered in October-December 1915.
Which Balkan nation was conquered after Serbia?
Austria-Hungary conquered Montenegro in January 1916.
