Ludendorff Offensive And The Allied Response Flashcards
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Q
What was wrong with the plan of the offensive?
A
The plan was largely flawed because there was no plan after the Germans had broken through the lines.
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Q
What was the purpose of the Ludendorff offensive?
A
It was a desperate attempt to make a a break through allied lines and force the French to surrender before the Americans arrived.
2
Q
How did the allies respond to the Ludendorff offensive?
A
They launched 5 counter attacks (100 day offensive) because of the near German victory.
- Some offensives failed (2nd)
- others met no resistance due to wariness of German forces (3rd)
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Q
What effect did the allied counter attacks have on German troops?
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Destroyed what was left of German morale, as well as exhausted the troops.
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Q
Why were the allies successful in the counter offensives?
A
- Americas entry
- Buffed morale
- Rested soldiers
- More artillery
