Key Battles Flashcards
1
Q
How many British men were lost in the 1st Battle of Ypres?
A
50,000
2
Q
In what year did the first battle of Ypres take place?
A
1914
3
Q
What year did the 2nd battle of Ypres take place?
A
1915
4
Q
What was the method that Germans used for the first time in the second battle of Ypres?
A
Chlorine gas
5
Q
What battle took place in 1916?
A
Battle of the Somme
6
Q
How many British men were lost in the second battle of Ypres?
A
59,000
7
Q
What was the number of British casualties in the Battle of the Somme?
A
400,000
8
Q
Why was the 3rd Battle of Ypres famous?
A
Because it was VERY bad weather and men would even drown in the mud
9
Q
How many miles did Britain gain in the 3rd Battle of Ypres?
A
7 miles
10
Q
How many tanks were effectively used in the Battle of Cambria?
A
500
