WW1 Flashcards
How many soldiers did Britain have at the start of the war?
100,000
How many soldiers did Germany have at the start of the war?
2.2 million
What were some reasons men joined the army during WWI?
- To travel the world
- Patriotism
- Desire for honour and medals
- Need for a job and money
- Peer pressure and guilt
What is trench warfare?
A type of combat where soldiers fight from long, narrow ditches dug into the ground.
What were the conditions like in the trenches?
Very muddy, uncomfortable, and toilets overflowed
What problem did some soldiers develop due to trench conditions?
Trench foot
What was located in between the German and Allied trenches?
No man’s land
What was the biggest military disaster for the British in WWI?
The Battle of the Somme
Who was the Commander of the British troops at the Battle of the Somme?
Douglas Haig
What tactic did Douglas Haig use during the Battle of the Somme?
Ordered troops to advance at walking pace
How many British troops were killed or wounded on the first morning of the Battle of the Somme?
60,000
What nickname was given to Douglas Haig for his tactics at the Battle of the Somme?
The butcher of the Somme
How many casualties did the Battle of the Somme cause in total?
Over 1 million
How many African soldiers fought for the British during WWI?
180,000
How many Indian soldiers fought on the Western Front during WWI?
140,000
What was the total number of Indians who served as soldiers and labourers for the British Army?
1.27 million
How many Australians fought for the British Army during WWI?
410,000
How many casualties did Australians suffer during WWI?
200,000
How many New Zealanders were involved in WWI?
100,000
How many New Zealanders died during the war?
18,000
When did World War One end?
11th November 1918
What was the estimated total number of deaths during World War One?
13 million
What were two names used to refer to World War One?
- The Great War
- The War to end all wars
