WW1 Flashcards
Who were the powers in the triple alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
Where did Australians fight in world war 1?
New Guinea, Gallipoli, Middle East, Western Front, North Africa
Who was in the triple entente?
France, Russia and UK
What event is often considered the catalyst for the war?
Franz Ferdinand’s assassination in Sarajevo, Bosnia, by Gavrilo Princip
When did Austria Hungary declare war on Serbia and why?
Because they didn’t accept their ultimatum, they declared war on 28th July
Why did Germany declare war on Russia?
As they had given a “blank cheque of support” to Austria Hungary and Russia had begun to mobilise it’s army
Who created the Sclieffen plan and when?
Alfred von Schlieffen in December 1905
When did Britain declare war on Germany?
August 4, 1914
How long did Schlieffen believe Russia would take to mobilise it’s army?
6 weeks
