World War One Flashcards
(22 cards)
What was the other name for the Triple Entente?
The Allies
What nations/empires were in the Central Powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy
What nations/empires were in the Triple Entente?
Great Britain, France and Russia
What was the other name for the Central Powers?
The Triple Allies
Who joined the Triple Entente in 1917?
The United States of America (U.S.A)
What was Franz Ferdinand?
Heir to the Austria-Hungarian throne.
Who and where was Franz Ferdinand assassinated along with his wife?
Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, by Gavrilo Princip, member of Young Bosnia who was a terrorist group.
What was the Serbian nationalist group, Young Bosnia’s aim?
To see the unification of Bosnia with Serbia, instead of Bosnia being a part of Austria-Hungary due to annexation (being took over).
What was the Western Front?
A battle of trench warfare that was between Germany and France after the Schiefflin plan’s failure.
What was the Eastern Front?
A battle between Russia and Germany
What did the soldiers have to reside in during battles?
Trenches, resulting in trench warfare.
What did the three lines of trenches, as well as the zig-zag pattern of trenches do to strategically help soldiers.
The three lines meant one line of the trench was dedicated to attack the second could be support for rest and the last would be for reinforcements and reserve supplies. The zig-zag pattern would also contain explosions.
What were conditions like in the trenches?
Soldiers had to endure a foul stench due to decomposing bodies with flies. They had to sleep in dug-outs, holes in the trenches and were susceptible to trench foot, a disease similar to gangrene.
When was the advent of trench warfare?
1915
What was the aim of the Gallipoli Campaign?
To capture the Dardenelles, opening up trade with Russia to then take over Constantinople so Turkey can be taken out of the war.
What was achieved through the Gallipoli Campaign?
No real success was achieved in the Campaign for the Allies apart from retreating without facing any casualties. They did this by having their guns automatically with the use of water and water buckets to pull the trigger.
What was the result for Australia in the Battle of Somme?
Casualties
What were the Bolsheviks?
They were a small party that quickly gained popularity due to the catering towards the vast population of the commoners and working class. Their slogan was a use of a tricolon: Peace, bread and land.
How did the Bolsheviks get to power?
They had the support of the commoners and army due to their proposal of equality and also the fact they were going to get Russia out of the war.
What was Australia’s role at Villers-Bretonneux?
In 1918, Australian troops held off Germany at Villers-Bretonneux until, fresh American troops came to help.
What are casualties?
Both the dead and wounded.
What percentage of the Australian troops were casualties?
65%
