The Great War P34 Flashcards
Who was the French General at the Battle of Verdun?
Philippe Pérain
France only committed this many divisions to the Somme Offense because of the Battle of Verdun?
11 Divisions (3 Corps) on Lines
1 Division in Reserve
Why did France need more troops than initially planned at the Battle of Verdun?
Rotation System
Who lead the first major 1916 offense for the Allied?
Russia
What was Russia’s offense plan in early 1916?
Attack Germany from the North & Use Austria as a Diversion
Why did Russia launch an offensive at Lake Narocz?
Relieve French Pressure at Verdun
Why was Russia crushed at the Lake Narocz Offense?
Unreliable Targeting Information
Uncoordinated Infantry Attacks
What unmitigated disaster made Russian generals never want to launch another offensive?
Lake Narocz Offensive
Why did Russian General Alexei Brusilov launch an offense after the failure at Lake Narocz?
Defend Italy from Austrian attack
Relieve French Pressures at Verdun
