World war one Flashcards
(19 cards)
What are the MAIN causes of ww1
militarism, alliances/assassination , imperialism and nationalism
Who was assainated
Arch-Duke Franz Ferdinand
Triple Alliance
Germany, Hungary, Italy
Triple Entente
Britain, France, Russia
What caused Britain to join the war
Germany invading Belgium (treaty of London 1839)
who had the biggest army before WW1
The Russian Empire
Where and when was Arch-Duke Franz Ferdinand killed
`28th of June 1914 Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina
What 4 animals were used in WW1
Horses, dogs, pigeons and gloworms
Who had the largest navy before WW1
British Empire
What is the German word for King
Kaiser
What were the names of the 2 generals in the Battle Of the Somme
General Haig and General Rawlinson
How long did the Battle Of The Somme last?
1 July - 18 November 1916
Artillery Bombardment
A large amount of artillery fired to try and kill the enemy. these attacks can last a few days at a time
When were tanks first used in WW1
15th September 1916
What is Propaganda
A piece of information that misleading and made by politicians to encourage a certain group of people
What are the 3 main types of gas used in WW1
Mustard gas, phosgene gas and chlorine gas.
What are some of the effects of gas
Gas caused confusion and panic amongst the army. it made you suffocated. Mustard gas only effected you after you’d breathed it in. you eyes would pop out and give you large blisters.
When were gas mask introduced in WW1
April 1916 onwards
What is trench foot?
a disease that made your feet root and go numb. often needing to be amputated. caused by wearing wet shoes for a long time.
