The First World War 1914-1918 Flashcards
What were enemy marksmen known as in the trenches?
Snipers
Which of the following was NOT a danger mentioned in the trenches?
Explosive mines
What modern method of transport could carry thousands of men to the battlefield?
Trains
Which gas did the Germans use to break through the Allies’ front line at Ypres?
Chlorine Gas
What was the result of the Battle of the Falkland Islands for the German fleet?
The German fleet was destroyed
What was the German strategy in the Battle of Jutland?
To lure the British fleet into a surprise trap using submarines
What was the significance of the Royal Flying Corps?
It became the basis of the Royal Air Force in 1918
Why couldn’t the Russian army stop the German and Austrian advance on the Eastern front in 1915?
They lacked the necessary weapons and supplies.
What nickname was given to Colonel T.E. Lawrence for his role in the Middle East during the war?
Lawrence of Arabia
In Britain, some women began giving white feathers to young men in the street who were not in______________to recruit the soldiers for the army.
uniform
In convoy system, merchant ships sailed in large groups escorted by ________________.
fast destroyers
Both Germany and Britain used the _________________ during the war as they could fly faster and carry more arms than aeroplanes.
airships
When the _____________________had failed, Germany had to fight on two fronts at once.
Schlieffen Plan
Although there were no large, decisive ________________ _______________, the war at sea was an important element in deciding the result of the First World War.
sea battles
