History - WW1 Flashcards
When did WW1 start?
1914
When did WW1 end?
1918
What year was rationing introduced in WW1?
1918
What was the number of people that died from the UK in the war?
1M
Who was the military person that was on a famous poster?
Lord Kitchener
What was the poisonous gas used by the germans?
Mustard Gas
What weapon was used in the German plan which led to the invasion of Belgium?
machine guns
What is the city that the archduke was killed?
Bosnia
What system helped defeat the German Submarines?
Convoys
What does Socialism mean?
reducing inequality with state control
What was the hidey hole in the rench?
the Dugout
Who killed archduke Fredinand?
Gravilio Princip
In the year 1873 which country did Germany sign an alliance with?
Austria Hungary
In the year 1882 who did Italy sign an alliance with?
Germany and Austria Hungary
In 1894 who did Russia sign an alliance with?
France
In 1904 which country did Britain sign an alliance with?
France and Russia
Which neutral country was invaded by Germany?
Belgium
Who was the Serbian Assasin?
Granvilio Princip
How long did troops spend on the frontline?
8 days
How long did troops stay in the reserve regiment?
8 days
How long did troops spend in headquarters?
2 weeks
How were the soldiers fed in WW1?
Through mess packs (bully beef)
How far was No Mans Land?
150 meters
In 1918 how did Britain break the stalemate?
Created tanks
Block German food ports
Get USE to help the war effort
When was the battle of Sommes?
June 1916
What was the word for WW1 mental trauma?
Shell Shock
