The Great War P2 Flashcards
The Central Powers had a slightly larger _______ than France and Russia.
National Income
What was the greatest imbalance between the Entente and Central Powers during WWI?
Economic Strength
With Great Britain included, the Entente GDP was _____ percent greater than the Central Powers.
60%
What disadvantages did Britain face at the start of WWI?
Lack of support from parliament to commit troops
Small Army w./ conscription
The British only sent ______ trips to France in August 1914.
100,000 Troops
Which army was the best trained and most equipped?
German Army
The defensive French strategy of 1870-1900 led to the creation of what?
French Defensive Lines on German Border
Why did the Schlieffen Plan call for a violation of Belgian neutrality?
French Defensive Lines on Germany’s border
France moved to an offensive military strategy when what was secured?
Russian and British Alliances