Ww1 Battles Flashcards
What battle stopped Germany from capturing Paris early in war and when was it
1st battle of the Marne sept 1914
What was the first important battle and when was it
German invasion of Belgium (August 1914) first shots
What did the 1st battle of the Marne use and what did it leave
Trench warfare and stalemate
What battle did German force Russia to retreat from invasion of Germany when was it
Battle of tannenburg , aug 1914 east front
What war was the costliest battle and was on western front
Battle of the Somme
What battle was the turning point of the war and the east front began to lose
Battle of tannenburg
How many casualties did the battle of the Somme have over the whole offensive western front , when was it,
Over 1 million, July 1916
What was the naval battle in the North Sea, when was it, what did it do to the German fleet
Battle of Jutland, may 1916, kept German fleet bottled up in Baltic
What battle stopped German offensive from capturing Paris and launched an allied attack that breaks German lines (western front) , when was it
2nd battle of the Marne, July 1918
What battle was the turning point of the war, German losing from then on, uses U.S. troops , and improved tanks
2nd battle of the Marne
When was the armistice signed
Nov 1918, 11th hour, 11th day, 11th month
What did the armistice do
Ended fighting with Germany , just before allies cross into Germany
