Military Operations 1916 Flashcards

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Battle of Verdun

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February-June 1916

  • Germany’s enemy was France, not Britain
    • Before Britain, France had to be destroyed
  • French v. German
  • Gas/Flamethrowers
  • French defeat
  • British help French out
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Battle of Somme

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July-November 1916

  • Allies (British/French) v. German Empire
  • Allies began bombarding german line
    • eight days straight
  • British out of trenches to German line
    •easily gun downed
  • Allies continues to attack
    • gained 7 miles of territory
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Romania

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  • Romania joins Allies
  • Defeated in 1916
    • Grain and Oil
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