World War 1 Part 3 Flashcards
Why was poisonous gas risky?
The wind changes could backfire the gas.
Who began to use poisonous gas?
French and British
Who invented tanks?
The British
Why did tanks have limited success?
Many would get stuck in the mud or ditches.
How were Germans able to destroy tanks?
With artillery fire.
At first what did planes do for attacking?
They dropped bricks and heavy objects.
What eventually were the attacking ways of planes?
They mounted guns and bombs on the plane.
What did skilled pilots fight in?
Dogfights
What title was given to pilots with a 5 shoot down?
Ace
How many planes did the German Red Baren down, before it was shot down.
80
What are Zeppelins?
German aircraft’s that are held up by hydrogen.
What were Zeppelins good for?
Bombing an area for a period of time up to 100 hour flights.
What were the measures of the graf Zepellin?
776 feet long, 100 feet diameter, and could travel 80 mph.
What did Americans think of world war 1 as?
A European conflict, with little effect on their country.
What did Americans ethnically identify with?
Central and Allied powers.
