World War One Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
Parts of a trench: no mans land
A
The area between Britain and Germany
2
Q
Parts of a trench: front line
A
Where enemy attacks would be made
3
Q
Parts of a trench: command
A
10-20 meters away from front line
4
Q
Parts of a trench: support
A
200-500 meters away from front line, where shoulders could retreat if front line was under attack
5
Q
Parts of a trench: reserve
A
Incase the front line was attacked
6
Q
Parts of a trench: communication
A
Links all parts of the trench in order to communicate
7
Q
Parts if a trench: dug outs
A
Where soilders could take cover incase of attack
8
Q
How many soilders died from gas attacks
A
6000
9
Q
When was gas first used
A
1915
10
Q
When were gas masks first used
A
1915
11
Q
What were the three types of gas used
A
Chlorine
Phosgene
Mustard
12
Q
Chlorine
A
Suffocate
