World war 1 Flashcards
How was Europe before the war?
- There were already rivalries and alliances
- france wanted to get back at germany after being defeated at the prussian war
- Austria and Russia were competing over Balkan Peninsula
4.other european countries watched these rivalries as these may excelate to more extended wars
Bismark (chancellor of Germany) formed an alliance with Italy and Austria Hungary. Because he knew france would avenge their defeat once it gained an allly.
Triple allaince
Why did Great Brittain, france and Russia forged their alliance?
To prevent Germany’s territorial expansion.
Why was the British threatened by Germany? And what did they do?
The british were threatened by Germany’s build up of naval forces so Great Britain strengthed maritime power. Resulting in an arms race.
Who are the main countries on the Allied forces?
Great Britain, France and Russia
Who are the main countries in the central powers?
Austria and Germany
what started the war? (The wick of the war)
When archduke Franz Ferdinand (heir to the austrian throne) visited SARAVEJO he was on a carriage and was shot. This was because this area was under turkish rule before until Austria took control of it therefore the nationalists in Serbs treats Austrian rulers as oppressors
Who shot Archduke Franz Ferdinand heir to the Austrian Throne?
A Bosnian called Garilov Princip
What happened after the assasination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
- Austrian empire blamed Serbia for the incident but was hesistant to impose military action
- Austria consulted Germany and said that they would help the latter in ang way even if Russia got involved
- Russia was ready to defend Serbia
- AUSTRI DELCARED WAR AGAINSST SERBIA ON JULY 1914
- the complicated allaince amkng the countries were the reason that mang nations got involved.
The Outbreak of the war enumerate atleast 5 out 6.
- On august Germany Invaded Belgium and they asked helped from Great Britain then British attacked German troops
- Serbia asked help from russia and later appealed to its ally france
- The nationalists french saw this as an opportunity to get back at Germany
- Japan got involved and sided with the Allied forces
- Russia conquered East Prussia
- BATTLE OF TANNERBERG took place where Germany defeated Russian forces
What happened after the war resumes in the following years? (3)
- Italy withdrew its alliance with the central powers
- Greece sided with the allied forces
- Central forces gained new alliances in BULGARIA AND THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE
What is the main battle mode im terms of terrestrial warfare?
Trench warfare (forces dig land sections/ trenches)
What were the modern features in world war 1
- Use of military tanks
- Airplanes
- Submarines
What did Japan do?
Japan used the opportunity to capture German bases in China
Why did Russia Withdrew from thr war?
Because the people lost their fighting spirit or morals and Bolshevic gained control of power in Russia.