Ww1 Questions Flashcards
Why was 1917 a significant year for people entering and leaving the war
The USA joined Britain and the stalement on all fronts was killing morale and the will to fight everywhere
Who was kaiser
The German Emperor
What does the term over-the-top mean
Over the parapet of a trench and into battle
What does the term zero hour mean
The time the Battle of the Somme started
What does the term the big push mean
A name for the Battle of the Somme
What is armistice
The Armistice of 11 November 1918 was the armistice signed at Le Francport near Compiègne that ended fighting on land, sea and air in World War I between the Allies and their last remaining opponent, Germany.
Schlieffen plan
Was designed by Germany to wage a successful two front war – it was so important as it was shortsighted and actually ensured that the war would turn into the blood bath of a General European war
What was no man’s land
The land between the two front lines
What was chatting
Men would gather in groups to de-louse themselves ( i.e. to chat) while they removed lice
