Chapter 33 Flashcards
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battle of the somme
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battle between British forces and Germans. To relieve the pressure from Verdon (France) when Germans tried to get through France
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Schlieffen plan
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Germany’s plan which called for a swift knockout of France followed by defensive action against Russia
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battle of the Marne
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battle that caused significant death and caused the beginning of trench warfare. Italy left triple alliance and joined the allies
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Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
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Treaty with Germany that took Russia out of the war. Gave the Germans possession/control of much of Russia’s territory and 1/4 of its population
