World War 1 : Reality

Question 1

What plan was set up?

Answer 1

The Schlieffen Plan (1914) was set up by the Germans and was planned to make a swift attack to crush the Triple Entente by Christmas

Question 2

What actually happened in the Schliffen plan?

Answer 2

Strong resistance from Belgians, BEF held Germans back at Mons. Germans were attacked by Russians sooner than expected - both sides dug trenches - lead to a stalemate

Question 3

Daily life in the trenches

Answer 3

Doing errands mainly and nightwatches. Errands : repairing, cleaning guns, filling sandbags

Question 4

What were the conditions in the trenches?

Answer 4

• Trench rats plagued the trenches; they multiplied very quickly
• Diseases ran rampant - especially trench foot where wet and dirty conditions left men’s feet infected

Question 5

How was morale?

Answer 5

Morale would have been low as there was no fresh food and rations were given out all while living in poor conditions