The Great War P38 Flashcards

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The Battle of the Somme shows the ______ of technology during WWI.

A

Futility

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What historian described the Battle of the Somme to be the “greatest military tragedy” for Britain?

A

John Keegan

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The Brusilov Offense convinced what country to join the Allies?

A

Romania

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Why was Romania’s entry into WWI with the Allies helpful to the Central Powers?

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Influenced Bulgaria to Join the CP

Provided CP with Natural Resources

Forced Russia to Defend New Front

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What marked the end of Russian Offenses on the Eastern Front?

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Romania’s Entrance into WWI

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After the Brusilov Offense, the Austrians gave Germany control over what?

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All operations on the Eastern Front

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What event was described as a “blow from which the Habsburg Army never recovered”?

A

Brusilov Offense

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In the wake of Romania’s entrance into WWI, who replaced Falkenhayn as the new German Chief General of Staff?

A

Hindenburg

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The Russian Revolution of 1917 is said to be caused partly by the…

A

Massive WWI Casualties

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