Why Did Germany Ask For An Armistice In 1918 Flashcards
Why did the US enter the war
Zimmerman telegram - Mexico and German negotiations
If Mexico joined and attacked US, Germany would give them land
When did US join the war
April 6th 1917
What problems did the allies face on the western front by the end of 1917
Lack of men, French could only replace 2/3 of their army
What was the state of the German Army by 1918
Increase in alcoholism, desertion and lack of discipline and confidence
How many divisions did America send over by the end of 1917
1
Why did Germany need to win the war soon
Americans were coming, German economy was collapsing, child mortality was up, lack of food, allies on verge of collapse too
What and when was the first battle of the spring offensive
Operation Michael - 21st of March 1918
What was the bombardment in operation Michael like
Lasted 5hrs, 4000 field guns, trench mortars, mustard and phosgene gas,
What was the Ludendorff offensive
5 attacks using storm troopers and artillery bombardment. rapid advance. Overstretched supply lines
Who had supreme command over the allies
General Foch
Why was German advance slowed by March 26th
Tired and hungry, so they looted British supplies and wasted time there
When and where was the allied counter attack against the Ludendorff offensive
July 18th 1918 at Marne
When and where did the 100 day offensive take place in 1918
Amiens on the 8th of Aug 1918
Who/what was involved in the second battle of Marne
350 French tanks (Renault ft)
8 American divisions
44 French divisions
4 British division
What was the outcome of the battle of Amiens
8 mile advance by Canadians, 26,000 german casualties, turned the tides of war, described as the black day of the German army
