World War 1: Agree Flashcards
1
Q
How many British casualties was there in the Battle of the Somme?
A
420,000 casualties
2
Q
How many French casualties was there in the Battle of the Somme?
A
200,000 casualties
3
Q
How many German casualties was there in the Battle of the Somme?
A
465,000-600,000 casualties
4
Q
Where did the lice live?
A
In the lining and seams of the soldiers’ clothes.
5
Q
How much sleep did the soldiers get during the day?
A
An hours worth.
6
Q
What is trench foot?
A
Where your feet swell to two or three times the normal size and go completely dead.
7
Q
What was the standard ration?
A
Tinned beef and tinned jam.
8
Q
Name 3 lethal gases used in WW1?
A
Phosgene, Mustard Gas, Chlorinne
9
Q
What did doctors find out about shell shock?
A
It could be suffered even if you hadn’t been on the front line.
