The Basics
France was one of the three countries in the Triple Entente. What were the other two countries?
Britain and Russia(USSR/Soviet Union)
What type of gas did the French become the first country to use?
Tear Gas
What battles were listed in the presentation? (Five Answers)
The First Battle of the Marne, the Second Battle of the Marne, the Battle of Verdun, the Battle of the Somme, and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive
Name any figure listed in the presentation, and say what they did for France.
Raymond Poincaré - Led and commanded France
René Viviani - Led and commanded France
Joseph Joffre - Commanded French militants
Ferdinand Foch - Commanded French militants
Philippe Pétain - Commanded French militants
What was no longer an option as the war progressed?
Sitting back and simply defending borders.
Which front did France focus on?
What French gun inspired other countries to copy it?
The Chauchat
When was the Battle of the Somme?
1916
Name at least one of the three people who commanded French militants/soldiers.
Joseph Joffre, Ferdinand Foch, or Phililppe Pétain
What year did the Frano-Prussian War occur?
1870
What did France do that could've been crucial to winning WWI?
France contributed troops and other supplies to the allied forces.
What was the standard cartridge(caliber) used by the French?
8mm Lebel
When did the Battle of Verdun occur?
1916
Name at least one of the two people who led and commanded France during WWI.
Raymond Poincaré or René Viviani
What was France's original objective at the start of the war?
Expel the German forces and protect their borders
Who was France fighting against?
The Central Powers
What was the standard issue weapon for French infantry? (Two Answers)
Lebel Model 1886 or Berthier Mle 1907/15
Which offensive was listed in the presentation?
The Meuse-Argonne Offensive
Who were the people listed in the presentation? (ex. military leaders, officers, generals, etc)
What territory lost during the Franco-Prussian War did France recapture?
Alsace-Lorraine
When did France join the conflict?
France was in WWI from the start.
What was the standard issue weapon for French officers?
Modèle 1892 Revolver
What battle had two parts(The First/Second Battle of the _____)
The Battle of the Marne
Name all five people listed in the presentation.
Raymond Poincaré, René Viviani, Joseph Joffre, Ferdinand Foch, and Philippe Pétain.
After the war, what did France demand compensation from Germany for?
For German devastation of French soil and occupied areas.