World War Flashcards
When did the war begin?
August 1914
When were the first trenches built on both sides of the war?
August to September 1914
When was the first battle of Ypres?
October to November 1914
When was the second battle of Ypres?
April to May 1915
When was battle of Verdun?
February to December 1916
What were the 4 weapons used through out the war?
Rifles, Machine Guns, Artillery and Shrapnel
What were the 3 most common illnesses?
Trench Fever, Trench Foot and NYD.N (shell shock)
When did the battle of The Somme start?
July to November 1916
When was the third battle of Ypres?
July to November 1917
When was battle of Cambrai?
November to December 1917
When were the final months of war?
Summer and Autumn 1918
What is a Battalion?
A large body of troops, forming part of a brigade
What is a Trench?
Long, narrow ditches dug into the ground where soldiers live day and night
What is Artillery?
Large-caliber guns used in warfare on land
What is Shrapnel?
Fragments of a bomb, shell or other object thrown out by an explosion
What is Triage?
The system of splitting the wounded into groups according to who needed the most urgent attention
What is Evacuation?
In this context, meaning the clearing of a body (dead or alive) from the battle ground to seek medical attention
What is Antiseptic?
A type of surgery that kills germs in the wounds
What is Aseptic?
A type of surgery that prevents germs reaching wounds
What is Blood-Transfusion?
An injection of a volume of blood, previously taken from a healthy person, into a patient
What is Chlorine Gas?
A biological weapon first used by the Germans at the second battle of Ypres
What is Trench Foot?
A painful condition of the feet caused by the cold, deep water and mud of the trench.
Who surrendered first, British troops or German troops?
German troops
Who else helped British troops halt German troops?
French troops
Where did soldiers spend 30% of their time?
Reserve trench
Where did soldiers spend 10% of their time?
Support trench
Where did soldiers spend 15% of their time?
Front-Line firing or attack trench
What was a fire step used for?
For a man to be bale to shoot down in the trench without being seen
What was revetting?
A type of material such as wood, netting or corrugated iron that supported the sides of the trench to stop them caving in during bad weather or enemy shelling
Why was it difficult for doctors to transport injured people to the hospital?
The living conditions were hard to get through as it was so muddy and wet.
What new weapons were used at Cambrai in 1917?
Tanks and they were used in the front line
What were the new trenches at Arras fitted with?
Rooms, water and electricity supply
How many men had limbs removed?
41,000 men
Where did 5% of wounds come from?
Bayonets, hand grenades and pistols
How did wounds get infected?
Dirt and poor hygeine
