How WW1 Ended Flashcards
What did Germany do to the USA in feb/March 1917?
They sent U-boats to attack the USAs merchant ships, sinking 3
What happened in April 1917?
The USA declared war on Germany
What happened in October/November 1917?
The Russian revolution
What happened in March 1918?
Germany and Russia agreed terms with Germany and pulled out of the war
What was the name of the pact made between Germany and Russia in March 1918?
The treaty of Brest-Litovsk
What happened in March 1918 in the war?
A German offensive broke the deadlock on the western front. Britain and France were forced to retreat
What happened in the war in august 1918?
The allies counter attacked Germany, regaining lost ground and pushing back the Germans
What happened in November 1918?
German could no longer fight do an armistice was declared and ww1 finished
What is an armistice?
An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time (a truce)