Vocabulary
A secret agreement between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy formed in May 1882.
what is an Triple Alliance
consort of the Russian emperor Nicholas II.
who is Alexandra
A gun that shoots multiply rounds at once
Machine guns
First Battle of the Marne
September 6–12, 1914
Archduke Francis Ferdinand is assassinated.
June 28, 1914
understanding between Britain, France, and Russia that developed between 1894
What is an Triple Entente
a British archaeologist, army officer, diplomat, and writer who became renowned for his role in the Arab Revolt
who is Lawrence of Arabia
An explosive weapon typically thrown by hand
grenades
Battle of Verdun
February 21, 1916
Austria-Hungary invades Russia.
August 10, 1914
state service, typically into the armed forces.
What is an Conscription
Russian mystic and self-proclaimed holy man. He is best-known for having befriended the royal family of Nicholas II
who is Grigori Rasputin
a long-barreled firearm designed for accurate shooting
Rifle
Battle of Tannenberg
August 26, 1914
Germany invades Luxembourg and Belgium
August 2-7, 1914
the process of assembling troops and supplies and making them ready for war.
what is an Mobilization
South Slav nationalist who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand
who is Gavrillo Princip
inhaling dangerous substances, such as chemicals and infectious particles.
Gas Mask
BATTLE OF THE SOMME
July 1, 1916
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia, beginning World War I.
July 28, 1914
an agreement for the cessation of active hostilities between two or more belligerents.
what is an Armistice
first Russian sovereign to show personal interest in Asia
Who is Czar Nicholas 2
heavy military ranged weapons that launch munitions far beyond the range and power
artillery
Battle of Jutland
May 31, 1916
THIRD YPRES CAMPAIGN
between July and November 1917