WW1: Chapter 1 Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
what were the 6 great powers
A
Germany, Austria - Hungary, Italy, France, Russia and Britain
2
Q
the countries in the triple alliance
A
Germany
Austria - Hungary
Italy
3
Q
the countries in the triple entente
A
Russia
Britain
France
4
Q
when was HMS Dreadnought launched
A
1906
5
Q
how many Dreadnoughts did Britain and Germany build
A
Britain: 29
Germany: 17
6
Q
what knots did the dreadnought travel at
A
22 knots
7
Q
how many sailors could go on a dreadnought
A
800 sailors
8
Q
how thick was the armour of the dreadnought
A
sides: 28cm
decks: 35cm
9
Q
up to how far could the dreadnought shoot
A
can blow ships 32km away
