Modern Warfare Flashcards
What is the name of the battle that occurred in 1916
Battle of the Somme
What improved in weapons to make them work faster?
Automatic
How did London prepare for the war?
Evacuation
Gas masks
Shelters
Blackouts
How many casualties occurred in the first day of the battle of the Somme?
Over 57, 000
What is it called when all forces attack at once?
Shock and Awe
When did Germany introduce the first ballistic missile?
1944
What did the government do when the first couple attacks occurred?
They kept it secret to cause zero panic.
Which area of London was the most targeted and why?
East London because of the dense population and docks
What happened in the Bethnal Green disaster?
Many people died from being trampled during the shelter procedure in the stations but there was no bomb.
Where did the USA bomb in the last day of WWII?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki