Main battles Flashcards
1
Q
Timeline of main battles
A
- 1st battle of Ypres, 1914
- 2nd battle of Ypres, 1915
- Battle of the Somme, 1916
- 3rd battle of Ypres, 1917
2
Q
What was first used in the 2nd battle of Ypres?
A
Chlorine gas, by the Germans.
3
Q
What is the Battle of the Somme notable for?
A
The extreme casualties on both sides (60,000 British on 1st day!).
4
Q
What was first used in the 3rd battle of Ypres?
A
Mustard gas.
