The Great War P37 Flashcards
0
Q
What day during the Battle if the Somme saw amongst the largest number of casualties in the history of warfare?
A
July 1, 1916
1
Q
What kind of shell was sensitive enough to combust when touching wire?
A
“Graze Fuze” Shell
2
Q
What portion of the British Army was killed on July 1, 1916?
A
1/5 th of the British Army
3
Q
How many casualties did Britain suffer on July 1, 1916?
A
54,470 Casualties
19,240 Killed
4
Q
Who denied Joffre’s offer to launch a large-scale attack during the Somme Offense?
A
Sir Douglas Haig
5
Q
What was Douglas Haig’s strategy during the Somme Offense?
A
46 Separate Attacks on Individual Corps
6
Q
What German strategy made Sir Douglas Haig’s plan unsuccessful?
A
“Depth in Defense”
7
Q
What battle first saw the use if tanks?
A
Battle of the Somme
