Military Operations 1917 Flashcards
1
Q
Russia Revoltions
A
- February
• Overthrew imperial government - October
•Placed Bolsheviks in power
2
Q
French Mutinies
A
- French victory
- Army was shattered
- Can do nothing military wise
3
Q
British Offensives
A
- Has to carry everyone
• last ones left - Planes dropping bombs
- Aces - “Dog Fights” planes
4
Q
Battle of Vimy Ridge
A
April 1917
- Canadians fought for the first time
• Against Germans
5
Q
Battle of Passchendaele
3rd Battle of Ypres
A
June 1917
- British feared German Blockade
- Many soldiers died in mud
- British believed Germans needed “one more push” for defeat
- Mustard Gas - Germans
- British (Canadians won Nov 6)
6
Q
Battle of Caporetto
A
October 1917
- Italians defeated Austrian-Hungarians
- Italian army suffered major losses
• Prisoners taken