Lesson 2: Events and End of World War 1 Flashcards
It is a German plan that fought a war on two fronts, offensive towards France on the west, and defensive towards Russia on its east.
Schlieffen Plan
The Germans plan to;
Conquer Belgium
Conquer France
Use the French and German Army to attack Russia
Germany successfully entered France and was about to conquer its capital city, Paris.
September 1914
With a little British help, the French Army needs something fast to deliver their men on the borders, FAST!
Until they were delivered by Paris’ ____ Taxi Cabs.
250
With a little British help, the French Army needs something fast to deliver their men on the borders, FAST!
Until they were delivered by Paris’ 250 Taxi Cabs.
Famously known as the _______________.
Battle of the Marne
Both sides dug long trenches that faced each other. This warfare is called the “____________”
Trench Wars
From time to time, one side would attempt to cross the “____________” area in between the trenches.
No-Man’s Land
Russia suffered a humiliating loss against the Germans in the
Battle of Tannenberg
Russia lost millions of men against Germany, undersupplied, and under-gunned.
Battle of Tannenberg
The crown was blamed for the losses of Russia from Germany and to Japan in the
Russo-Japanese War
Russo-Japanese War in
1905
That in _______ Czar Nicholas II of the Romanov family was forced to abdicate his throne. But what happened to the Romanovs of Russia?
March 1917
