World War 1 Flashcards
What 2 sides fought in WW1?
Allied and Central Powers
Who was a part of the Central Powers?
Germany, Bulgaria, Austria-Hungary, and The Ottoman empire
Who was a part of the Allied Forces
Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Greece, Serbia, Belgium, New Zealand, and many more.
When did ANZAC forces land in Gallipoli?
25th April 1915
Who did the New Zealand troop fight alongside?
Australia, Great Britain, Ireland, France, and Newfoundland
Who did the NZ troops fight against?
The Ottoman empire
How many men died in Gallipoli?
130,000, at least 87,000 Ottoman soldiers and 44,000 Allied soldiers
How many Australian And New Zealand troops died?
8700 Australians and 2779 New Zealanders
What fraction of men who landed on the peninsula from New Zealand died?
1/6
How far from the intended location did the ANZAC troops land?
2 km north
What did the Soldier endure when fighting in Gallipoli?
Inadequate sanitation, unburied bodies, swarms of flies, poor food, water shortages, and exhaustion.
What months were summer in Gallipoli, Turkey?
June-August
What months are winter in Gallipoli, Turkey?
November-January
How long did it take for the battle of Gallipoli end?
8 months
When did the battle of Gallipoli end?
9 January 1916
