Practices of the First World War - Unfinished Flashcards
1
Q
What defenses did Belgium have against the German invasion in 1914?
A
A string of frontier defences such as forts but a small army
2
Q
How big was the German Second Army when it invaded Belgium?
A
300 000
3
Q
How did Germany take the city of Liége?
A
Used Zeppelins to drop bombs on the city
4
Q
What did Germany use to take the forts in Belgium?
A
Siege Howizers
Incl. “Big Bertha”
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Q
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6
Q
How long did it take for Germany to capture the Belgian forts?
A
11 days from the initial attack
