The First World War Flashcards
Which three nations were the triple entente?
England, France and Russia
Which nations were the triple alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
What was the name of the German war plan?
Schlieffen plan
Which country did Germany invade in 1914
Belgium
On what date did Britain declare war on Germany?
4th august
When did Italy enter the war? What side did they fight?
April 1915, on the triple alliance
In which two countries on the western front did fighting take place between 1914 and 1918?
France and Belgium
What date did the USA enter the war?
April 1917
American ships were sunk by German submarines
Why did the USA enter the fight? What side were they on?
German submarines were sinking their ships. They joined the triple entente
What happened to Russia in october/November 1917?
The Russian revolution
What did Russia do In March 1918
They dropped out of the war
Which nation broke the deadlock on the western front in March 1918?
Germany
What did the allies achieve in august 1918?
They launched a counter offensive and broke German lines
What was the date that the armistice was signed?
11th November 1918
What was the name given to the First World War?
The Great War
