WW1 Course Of Action Flashcards
Describe outbreak and causes of World War I
It starts on July 28, 1914 following the assassination of arts Duke Franz Ferdinand. Primarily causes of this included military nationalism and imperialism conflict executed quickly as major powers joined driven by the network alliances.
Tell me about the major front and battles in World War I
Western Front were characterised by trench warfare leading to a deadly stalemate. Some of these battles were the battle of Marrne, Verdum and the Somme . The Eastern front was more fluid but equally devastating due to the battles such as a Tannenbeg.
Tell me about the global involvement in World War I
Although war was entered in Europe to war involve colonies nations across Asia, Africa and the Americans. The US enter the war in 1917 due to the unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany and the Zimmermann telegram.
Explain about technology and warfare during World War I
World War I saw the introduction of advanced weaponry such as machine guns, tanks, aeroplanes and poison gas. Trench warfare lead to horrific conditions with soldiers facing bombardment, disease and psychological trauma.
Tell me about the homefront and social impact World War 1 had
The war caused widespread economic strain and led to the significant social changes such as women entering the workforce and propaganda widely used to maintain public support for the war effort
Describe to me the end of the war
The war ended with the signing of the Armistice on November 11, 1918. The treaty of Versailles in 1919 ended the war imposing heavy reparations on Germany and redrawn Europe borders
Tell me about the aftermath and legacy of World War I
The war led to the fall empires such as the Ottoman, the Astro Hungarian, Russian, and German. The league of Nations were established in an attempt to prevent future conflicts although it’s ultimately failed to stop World War II.
Define term militarism
It is the belief that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use aggressive states to defend or promote national interest
Define the term imperialism
It is the practice theory or attitude of maintaining or extending power over foreign nations
Define the term nationalism
This is the identification with one’s own nation and support for its interest, especially to the exclusion of the interest of other nations
Define the term trench warfare
Is a type of combat in which opposing troops by from trenches facing each other?
Define the term stalemate
Is a situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems impossible
Define the term bombordment
Is the continuous attack with bombs shell or other missiles
Tell me about the Zimmerman Telegram
Is a telegram written by German autos Zimmerman in coach centre Mexico proposing a military alliance against the US
Tell me about the signing of the armistice
It was to end fighting on land ,at sea and in the air in World War I
What was the treaty of Versailles
This was a peace treaty signed on the 28th of June 1919 and is the most important treaty of World War I
Tell me about the league of Nations
This is the first worldwide intergovernmental organisation is principal mission was to maintain world peace
What were the consequences of WW1
- New states
The Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires were abolished and new states were created in Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
This was due to Wilson’s belief in the right to self-determination. These new states included Poland, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Turkey, Finland, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. - Resentment
The Treaty was deeply unpopular in Germany, where people felt it was unjustly harsh. They rejected the idea that they were solely responsible for the war and resented the humiliating loss of territory and limitations on their military. They felt betrayed by their government for signing the Treaty. The political parties who signed the Treaty were attacked as the ‘November Criminals’.
In Italy, there was a lot of anger that they did not receive all the land they had been promised when they entered the war. In both countries, this anger and resentment would lead to many people supporting the new extreme nationalist ideologies of Nazism and fascism. - Economic problems
The reparations imposed on Germany crippled its economy. There was mass unemployment and hyperinflation (the rapid increase in prices that made money worthless). As Germany was Europe’s largest economy, wider Europe also took a long time to recover. This ongoing economic hardship added to the bitterness felt at the end of the war. - The rise of communism
Russia had been devastated by the war and its army’s defeat to the smaller German army. In 1917 the Russian tsar (emperor) was overthrown and the world’s first communist government came to power under Vladimir Lenin. Russia would aim to spread communism across Europe and beyond. - The League of Nations
Wilson had hoped that the League of Nations would prevent future wars by settling disputes peacefully and encouraging collective security. This meant working together to stop aggression. However, the USA refused to join, and Germany and Russia were not allowed to join. This meant that some of the world’s most powerful states were not members, making it difficult for the League to operate with authority.
What was life in trenches like during World War I?
Both sides expected the world to be over within months and expected to be home by Christmas. However it quickly turned into a stalemate. Disease spread easily especially during the cold and wet weather and due to lack of toilet. Rats carry disease and ate the dead bodies of soldiers who had yet to be buried. Many soldiers were also suffering from mental health problems like PTSD due to what they witnessed.
Name a battle during World War I
The battle of Somme
Tell me about the battle of Somme
The battle of Somme took place in France near the Somme river. The battle started on the 1st of June 1916 and ended November 18th 1916. The armies included in the battle were the British and the French against the Germans. On the first day of the battle British soldiers came out of the trenches and made towards the German line. The Germans knew they would attack and were ready to fire back at them. About 60,000 British soldiers were killed or injured that day. The battle continued like this for many more weeks and both sides losing many men until on November 18, 1916 it resulted in an allied victory.
