The War on Land

Question 1

What was the Schlieffen Plan?

Answer 1

Believing that Russia would take longer to mobilize than France, Von Schlieffen decided that Germany should focus almost all of its resources on a decisive battle in the west

Question 2

Why did the Schlieffen Plan’s failure result in a stalemate on the Western Front?

Answer 2

They already captured lots of enemy territory and did not need to move forward any further, unlike the allies

Question 3

Describe three new inventions used in World War I:

Answer 3

1. Blood banks - to have blood close to wounded soldiers
2. Submarines - Germany use them to attack warships and merchant ships
3. Rifles - for accurate, long range shots

Question 4

Describe life in the trenches:

Answer 4

Muddy and uncomfortable. Poor living conditions and lack of sleep, affected their health and stamina