WW1 Flashcards
What is the meaning of trench warfare?
Trench warfare is a type of combat commonly used in World War 1. The opposing sides attack, defend and counterattack from systems of dug-out trenches in the ground.
What is the meaning of conscription?
Conscription involves the compulsory enrolment for military service in a country’s armed forces.
What is the meaning of propaganda?
Propaganda is widespread information that is a half-truth or lie to influence the public.
What is the meaning of ANZAC?
The word ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers that fought in those forces became known as the ANZACs.
What is the meaning of a war memorial?
A monument that commemorates the soldiers killed during the war.
What countries were a part of the Triple Entente?
France, Britain, Russia
What countries were a part of the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungry, Italy
Who was the leader of the countries in the Triple Entente?
France - Raymond Poincaré
Britain - Asquith
Russia - Tsar Nicholas II
Who were the leaders of the countries in the Triple Alliance?
Germany - Kaiser Wilhelm II
Italy - Victor Emmanuel
Austria-Hungry - Emperor Franz Joseph I
What are the 4 main causes of WWI?
Militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism
What is the meaning of militarism?
The building up of the military in a country
What is the meaning of an alliance?
An alliance is an agreement between two or more countries. They agree to help each other out in times of need.
What is the meaning of imperialism?
A type of government that seeks to increase its size, either through war or through influential ways.
What is the meaning of nationalism?
The belief that your country is superior to others.
What date did WWI begin?
28 July 1914
What date did WWI end?
11 November 1918
Who’s assassination triggered increased tensions across the southeastern parts of Europe in the lead-up to July/August 1914?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by a member of The Black Hand
What alliances required Australia to declare war on Germany in 1914?
After the UK declared war on Germany, Australia went to aid the mother country.
What is the purpose and effect of propaganda during WWI?
Some ideas:
- Idealise soldiers
- Encourage enlistment
- Fundraising
- Building hated of the enemy
Where does the ‘ANZAC Legend’ come from?
It was born on 25 April 1915 when about 16,000 soldiers landed at Gallipoli.
Where, when, why and what took place in the Battle of Gallipoli?
Where: On the Gallipoli Penisula, which is now Turkey
When: 25 April 1915 - 9 January 1916
Why: The land was wanted to force Turkey, Germany’s ally, out of the war and to allow Allied ships to pass through the Dardanelles Strait.
What: Minefields and artillery batteries made it impossible to seize the strait. Decided that the troops would have to fight on land. On the beach in the rugged terrain, many troops became separate from each other in the early morning darkness. It became hard for the ANZACs to achieve the high-ground objectives they originally planned. They retreated, but 2,000 out of the 16,000 soldiers had been killed or wounded.
Who signed the armistice to end WWI?
Marshal of France Ferdinand Foch as well as other allies and Germany
What is the meaning of theatres of war?
The entire land, sea, or air area that may become directly involved in the war.
What does armistice mean?
An agreement between opposing sides to stop fighting for a time.
WWI ended in an armistice.
What is the meaning of a veteran?
Someone who has served in the armed forces of a war.
What is the meaning of no man’s land?
Unowned land separating two opposing frontlines or trenches
