World War Begins Flashcards
Where was the Western Front located?
France
Who created the Schlieffen Plan?
General von Schlieffen
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
The Germans would go through Belgium, take out France quickly before Russia mobilized, then go get Russia
Why did the Schlieffen Plan fail?
The Germans were forced to turn south too soon
Why was Canada forced to join the war?
They were part of the British Empire
What were some reasons for canadians to join the war?
Adventure, honour, glory, pride, money, food, guilt, shame
Why did french canadians not volunteer for the war?
They felt they needed to preserve their own interests and did not want to support Britain or France
How many men enlisted in the Canadian army at the beginning of the war?
250,000
Where were canadian soldiers trained before being sent overseas?
Valcartier, Quebec
