History WW1 Flashcards
1
Q
Name 2 places where the British fought
A
The Western Front, The Eastern front
2
Q
conscription definition ( age of men)
A
forcibly made to join the if you were 18-41
3
Q
what did parliament pass in January 1916
A
Parliament passed conscription forcing soldiers to enlist in the army
4
Q
how many men enlisted in the army when the war started
A
1.1 million
5
Q
the start of the battle of the somme
A
1st of July 1916
6
Q
Battle of Jutland
A
the only naval war in WW1
7
Q
the battle of the Somme (what was it)
A
the worst battle in British history
8
Q
how Many men were lost at the start of the battle of the Somme
A
57,470
9
Q
how many rows of barbed wire were in front of the trenches
A
15 rows
