World War 1 (Year 9) Flashcards
What were the two alliance systems?
The triple alliance and the triple entente
The triple alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy
The triple entente?
Britain, France and Russia
How many men enlisted to fight in the war?
50 000 men
Why did men enlist in the war?
To show that their country could be involved in war To stay loyal to Britain Out of spirit for adventure An opportunity to leave home Peer pressure
Who were pacifists?
Pacifists were people who were opposed to violence and war.
What was Jehovah’s Witnesses?
A group of pacifists who’s beliefs prevented them from participating in any armed conflict or in wars
What were the main cause of WW1?
The alliance system
Nationalism
Imperialism
Militarism
What were the Anzacs exposed too?
Enemy fire, snipers and artillery bombardment
What was the weather like for the Anzacs?
Sweltering summers, bitter cold winters and frequent rainfall
What conditions did the Anzacs face?
Short supply of drinking Water
Lots of food but no fresh food
Poor health
Poor sanitation
What diseases were spread among the Anzacs?
Trench foot, dysentery, diarrhoea and gastroenteritis
Disease was also spread through rats, lice, files and mosquitoes
What are ‘ghost guns of Gallipoli’?
The Anzacs rigged up rifles to fire at random
When did the Anzacs leave Gallipoli?
December 1915
How did the Anzacs leave Gallipoli without being noticed?
The got rifles to fire at random and used cloth to put on their horses hooves to muffle the sound
