How Did The War End? Flashcards
What significant military action did German general Von Ludendorff accomplish between March 1918 and November 1919?
Pushed the line back closer to Paris
This was facilitated by the withdrawal of Russia from the war in November 1917.
What was the outcome of the war on November 11th, 1918?
Germany signed an armistice, ceasing hostilities.
What role did the British Navy play in Germany’s defeat?
Blockaded Germany and prevented supplies from getting through.
What were the conditions in Germany leading up to the end of the war?
Exhaustion and starvation; 250,000 Germans starved to death.
What was a major factor in Germany’s defeat in 1918?
Arrival of hundreds of thousands of U.S. troops in May 1918.
What was the significance of the British whippet tank in 1918?
It was much quicker and made a tremendous difference in the attack against German lines.
When did the USA declare war on Germany?
April 1917.
When did revolutionaries seize power in Russia and ask for an armistice?
November 1917.
What date did Russia surrender to Germany?
February 1918.
What was Germany’s major military action called that launched in March 1918?
Spring Offensive.
When did U.S. troops reach the Western Front?
May 1918.
What happened in July 1918 regarding the German advance?
The German advance began to slow.
What occurred in August 1918?
The allies launched major counterattacks.
What was the result of the allies’ actions in September 1918?
The allies weakened Germany further.
What is the significance of November 11th, 1918, at 11 am?
The war ended.
Define ‘shell shock’.
PTSD caused by the trauma of war, leading to depression and anxiety.
What does ‘zero hour’ refer to?
The time when a battle starts.
