Gallipoli Campaign
Where did the Gallipoli Campaign take place?
Turkiye
In which city did the Allies land during the Balkan Campaign?
Salonika (Greece)
Why was the Middle East important to Britain?
Oil supplies / protection of Egypt
Which battle stopped Germany from capturing Paris?
The Battle of the Marne
Where did the Battle of the Marne take place?
River Marne
What was the Allies’ main plan at Gallipoli?
Attack by sea and take control of the area
What did the Allies call the Balkan area?
"soft underbelly of Europe"
Which empire fought against the Allies in the Middle East?
Ottoman Empire
Which battle is an example of a war of attrition?
The Battle of the Somme
When did the Battle of the Somme begin?
1916
What narrow waterway were the Allies trying to control?
The Dardanelles
What are the two disease that affected many soldiers in the Balkans
Malaria & Dysentery
Name one group that helped fight against Turkish rule.
Arab tribes
Which battle ended in a stalemate in Belgium?
The Battle of Ypres
Who was the British general during the Battle of the Somme?
General Sir Douglas Haig
Why did the Gallipoli landings fail? (Give two reason)
Strong Turkish defenses / poor planning / difficult beaches
Why was the Balkan Campaign difficult from the beginning? (Give two reason)
Greece was neutral / poor coordination / leadership problems
Who was the British officer who supported the Arab forces?
T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia)
Which battle caused the Schlieffen Plan to fail?
The Battle of the Marne
When did the Battle of the Marne take place?
1914
What was the result of the Gallipoli Campaign?
The plan failed and many soldiers were killed or wounded
When was did the Balkan campaign end?
1918
This warfare was used in the Middle East. It is an unconventional warfare where soldiers use the knowledge of the location and traps to defeat the enemy.
Guerrilla Warfare
Which battle had extremely high casualties but gained very little land?
The Battle of the Somme
Where did the Battle of Ypres take place?
Belgium