The BEF Flashcards
Why was the war not over by December 1914?
1
Q
What does BEF stand for?
A
British Expeditionary Force
2
Q
Created by who?
A
Richard Haldene
ā> British minister
3
Q
How big was the force?
A
very small
4
Q
How many soldiers?
A
120,000 soldiers
5
Q
Led by who?
A
Sir John French
6
Q
What kind of force was it?
A
a REATIONARY force
= designed to be deployed quickly in the event of an outbreak of war
7
Q
How were the soldiers?
A
WELL-TRAINED
= were PROFESSIONAL soldiers
8
Q
How did the BEF contribute to WW1?
A
they managed to slow the Gās advance
= led to the fail of Sch. plan
9
Q
What were their 1st major battle?
A
The Battle of the Mons
10
Q
How many artillery guns did they have at Mons?
A
300
11
Q
What kind of guns did most of the troops use?
A
Lee Enfield 303 Bolt Action Rifle
