World War 1
When did nations start competing for land and power?
They started competing at the turn of the 2oth century in Europe.
When was the stage of war set up?
The stage of war was set up between 1914 and 1918.
Who fought against Austria-Hungary and Germany?
France and Britain fought against them.
How did they fight?
They fought with new weapons and tactics.
What is the bloodiest conflict in the world?
World war 1 is the bloodiest conflict in the world.
What happened in 1882?
In 1882 Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary signed a triple alliance.
What happened in 1907?
In 1907 Brittan joined a triple Entente with Russia and France.
Who was the hair to the Astro-Hungarian thrown?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand is the hair to the Astro-Hungarian thrown.
Did you know that on June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated to visit Sarajevo, Bosnia?
Who believe that Bosnia should be a part of Serbia not Austria-Hungary?
Gavrilo Princip believes that Bosnia should be a part of Serbia not Austria-Hungary.
Who is Gavrilo Princip?
He was a nationalist.
Why did Austria-Hungary declare war?
It declared war because they blame he Archduke’s assassination.
When did the Russian army invades Germany?
The invaded Germany in August 1914.
What happened to the Russian Invasion?
They suffered from a crushing defeat.
When did Europe dig trenches?
They dug them in September 1914.
Did you know that by the end of 1914 both sides on the western Front reached a settlement?
What is the name of the spontaneous truce that happened on December 25, 1914?
It is called “No Man’s Land”.
Did you know that World War 1 is the first major war during which aircrafts were used?
Who did the enemies used aircrafts?
They were used to take photographs and reconnaissance, but later they used aircrafts to drop bombs.
When did the German army unleash the new weapon?
They unleashed it in 1916.
What is the new weapon?
It is the Poisonous Chlorine Gas.
Where was the first attack by the Chlorine Gas?
It was near Belgian.
How many soldiers died?
Five thousand soldiers died.
How many Soldiers were injured?
10,000 were injured.
Who attacked the Gallipoli Peninsula?
British, French, Australian, and New Zeeland troops attacked it.
Where is the Gallipoli Peninsula?
It is near Turkey.
Whey did they attack Gallipoli?
They attacked it to capture Turkey, but the plan failed.
When did they attack Gallipoli?
They attacked it between April 25, 1915, to January 6, 1916.
When did the Battle of Verdun start?
It started in February 1916.
When did the Battle of the Verdun end?
It ended in December 1916.
How many people lose their lives?
700,000 people lost their lives.
Who attacked Verdun?
The German attacked Verdun.
How many naval battles were in the war?
Only 1 naval battle.
Where was the naval battle?
It was on the peninsula of Denmark.
Did you know that the battel was between the British and German navies?
Did you know that the German navy withdraws for the duration of the war?
What is the name of this battle?
It is called “Battle of Jutland”.
Did you know that the British used tanks?
How many British soldiers died on the first day?
19,000 died on the opening day.
When did Germany announce that they will use U-boats?
They announced it on January 31, 1917.
Why did Germany use U-boats?
They used them to fire torpedoes at unarmed British merchant.
When did America join the Allies?
They joined the Allies when they found out that German is urging Mexico.
What did Germany focus on after Russia surrenders?
That focused on huge attacks against the Allied forces.
Did they fail on the attacks?
Yes, the German failed on their attacks.
How did the war end?
It ended when both sides agree to end the war.
What is the tragic symbol of World War 1?
The tragic symbol is red poppies.
How many military personnel lost their lives?
10 million military personnel lost their lives.
How many citizens lost their lives?
6 million citizens lost their lives.
When did the treaty of Versailles signed in?
It signed in 1919.