Ww1 Flashcards
Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was heir to the throne of Austria- Hungary, an empire which existed from 1867 to 1914 and ruled over a large population of Europe
Why do Serbian Nationalists dislike Austria Hungary
Sarajevo was the capital of Bosnia, a region which had been annexed [taken over] by Austria-Hungary in 1908.
What happened in 1903 in Austia-Hungary
1903: Pro-Austrian rulers were overthrown and murdered in Serbia.
What happened in 1910 and May 1914
Organised terrorist attacks saw Serb
nationalists attempt to kill Governors in Austria-Hungary.
What happened in 1912 and 1913 in Austria Hungary
Serbia’s successes during the Balkans Wars saw the country double in size. This increased the threat of the nation in
eyes of the Austro-Hungarian empire.
What happene in 1914 in Austria Hungary
war with Serbia was seen by some as inevitable [bound to
happen].
How did Archduke Ferninad die
There were many failed assasinations attempts on him and when all seemed lost for them the driver took a wrong turn and by chance Gavrilo Princip fired two shots at the car killing Fernina dand his wife
When did Austria declare war
July 28, 1914.
What did alliances cause in WW1
The domino effect which lead to war
Who was in the triple alliance
Germany,Austria-Hungary,Italy
Who was in the Triple Entente
England,France,Russia
What did many peope believe by 1914
The war to be inevitable
What did the German plan in 1905
The Schlieffen plan
What is the schlieffen plan
The Schlieffen Plan was Germany’s tactical solution for avoiding a two-front war with France and Russia. 2. Under this plan, drawn up in 1905, France would be forced to a quick surrender by a German invasion in the north.
When did Germany confirm to support Austria-Hungary
July 6 1914
Why wasn’t the war over by Christmas
The failure of the Schlieffen plan forced the German to create fortified trenches which the British and French couldn’t break through so they would create their tenches right by them. Neither side could find a way though so they were stuck in stalemate
What techniques did Britain use to get people to join the war
Propaganda, peer pressure, pay and patriotism
What punishments were put to people who refused to join or left
Shot as a deserter,prison and put in non combatant forces
Problems with trenches
Trench rats, lice, food,disease
Parts of a trench
Barbed wire, dugout, duckboard, sandbag, firestep,parapet and ammuition shelf
What were the problems with trench warfare
The warfare used in WW1 was very brutal it was meant to disable people then killing them so they would take up more resources this would lead the people being affected by the weapons to suffer causing mental and physical problems
What kind of problems did the war cause
Trauma,disabilities and long term health problems
What is shell shock
The term “shell shock” was coined by the soldiers themselves. Symptoms included fatigue, tremor, confusion, nightmares and impaired sight and hearing. It was often diagnosed when a soldier was unable to function and no obvious cause could be identified.
What was the war at Passchendale and Somme seen as
A complete failure
