Key Figures
True or False? Both sides of the war had generals that weren't succeeding at times, forcing the officials to set them aside.
True! Both sides of the war had issues with the war generals.
Why did Germany attack France at this battle?
To disable the French of continuing in the war, rather than taking the territory.
What was something that caused the few moral boosts soldiers received?
Mail and care packages from home.
How long did this battle last?
302-303 days long. Starting in February, ending in December.
Who won he battle of Verdun?
The French.
Who was leading the French during WWI?
President Raymond Poincare.
What was Erich's plan behind attacking this certain location?
He believed that if Germany attacked this concentrated spot, then France would have to protect it at all costs, draining manpower, strength, and resources.
How long did soldiers typically stay in the trenches?
Months to years.
How did this battle impact France?
France gained an impressive moral boost for their country.
How many casualties all together did this war cause?
Around 700,000 casualties.
Who was Erich von Falkenhayn?
He was a Prussian minister of was and chief of the imperial German General Staff.
How were the Germans discovered while preparing to attack?
They were discovered by French airmen.
What small animal did soldiers have to face during their time in the Trenches?
Rats and mice.
What nickname did the legacy of this battle earn?
"The meat grinder."
How many French casualties occurred?
400,000 casualties.
Which French figure was set aside for General Phillippe Petain?
General Joseph-Jacques-Cesaire-Joffre.
What did the French do after late to discover the German?
The French hastily moved thousands of men and weapons in just 10 days to defend themselves.
What was one thing that the soldiers feared greatly in these trenches?
Trench-foot.
How did this war impact Germany?
It showed the German leaders that France was not willing to give up, frustrating the Germans deeply.
How many German casualties occurred?
350,000 casualties.
On the German side of the war, who was given command?
The Crown Prince William of Germany.
What formidable task was Petain given?
What was a gross mistake many soldiers made because they were uneducated?
Which side of the war was praised for their perseverance and strength?
France.
What did this battle show to the Germans?
This battle showed France's great perseverance from the German offense.