World War 1 part 2 Flashcards
The German army officials drew up war plans like..?
Schlieffen Plan.
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
The six-week military campaign against France.
Why a six-week plan against France?
Germany thought it would take Russia six weeks to
mobilize their army.
What did French soldiers wear?
Bright red pants, blue suits, and heavy brass helmets.
What did the German soldiers wear?
Gray uniforms that worked as camouflage on the battlefield.
How did French soldiers march onto the battlefield?
Row by Row.
Where was the battle of Marne?
The marne river, near Paris?
When was the battle of Marne?
1914.
What was the bad outcome of the battle of Marne?
Thousands of French and German soldiers died.
What was the good outcome of the battle of Marne?
The battle helped the Allies by giving Russia more time to mobilize for war.
What happened after the fallout from the battle of Marne?
Trench Warfare.
Where did soldiers live during the trench warfare?
Trenches surrounded by machine gun fire, grenades, and exploding artillery shells.
What area did you want to avoid during battle?
“No man’s land” - If you were there, you would die immediately.
