Nazi Control Flashcards
Communism – What does it mean, who created the term?
Restif created the term communism in 1793. Communism is a type of government as well as an economic system (a way of creating and sharing wealth)
What is capitalism?
Capitalism is an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
Why do we have the term ‘lions led by donkeys?’ to address the failure of WW1?
“lions led by donkeys” reflects the enduring image of brave soldiers suffering due to the flawed strategies and leadership of their superiors during World War I.
What/When/Where/Success/Failure at the Battle of the Somme?
What: The Battle of the Somme was a major battle of World War I fought between the Allies (primarily the British and French) and the German Empire.
When: The battle took place from July 1 to November 18, 1916
Where: The river of the somme
Success: The Allies eventually managed to advance about 6 miles (10 km) into German-held territory, capturing several strategic positions.
Failure: The first day of the battle resulted in approximately 60,000 British casualties, the heaviest single-day loss in British military history
What/When/Where/Success/Failure at the Battle of Passchendaele?
What: The Battle of Passchendaele, was another major battle of World War I fought between the Allies (primarily the British Empire) and the German Empire.
When: The battle took place from July 31 to November 10, 1917
Where: The battle occurred near the town of Passchendaele (now Passendale) in West Flanders, Belgium.
Success: The village of Passchendaele was eventually captured by Canadian forces in November 1917
Failure: The battle resulted in around 500,000 casualties (dead, wounded, or missing) for both sides combined.
What were the conditions of trenches?
Trenches were often waterlogged, especially after rain. Soldiers had to deal with mud, which could become a severe problem, causing “trench foot” due to prolonged exposure to wet and unsanitary conditions
Name 3 of the trenches in trench warfare.
Front line trench: The closest trench to the enemy, where soldiers would engage in direct combat
Support Trench: Located behind the front line, this trench provided a secondary line of defense and housed supplies and reinforcements.
Reserve Trench: The farthest back, the reserve trench served as a place for troops to rest and regroup. It was also used to store additional supplies and act as a final line of defense.
What was the direction the trenches travelled in?
Trenches typically ran in a zigzag pattern rather than straight lines. This design minimized the impact of enemy fire and explosions. If a shell landed in the trench, the zigzag pattern would localize the damage and prevent it from traveling along the entire length of the trench.
What were the weapons used in Trench Warefare?
Rifles
Bayonets
Machine Guns
Mortars
Grenades
Poison Gas: Gases such as chlorine, phosgene, and mustard gas
WW1 – What were the triggers and what does each term mean?
The main triggers can be categorized into several key terms:
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Alliances: Formal agreements or treaties between two or more nations to cooperate for specific purposes.
Mililtarism: The belief in building up strong armed forces to prepare for war and the preference for military solutions to international problems
Imperialism: A policy of extending a country’s power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.
Nationalism: A strong sense of pride and loyalty to one’s nation or ethnic group, often accompanied by the desire for national independence or dominance
Who were enemies of Nazi Germany?
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
India
Poland
Norway, Belgium, Netherlands, Greece, and Yugoslavia
Brazil
Name and describe the organizations that kept Germany under control.
The Gestapo
The SS
The SA
The RSHA
