Inventions
Originally designed in 1880, this water-resistant coat with epaulets for maps and pistols became the iconic fashion staple for British officers in the trenches.
Who was the German Leader?
Who is Kaiser Wilhelm?
This early WWI battle stopped Germany from capturing Paris and forced them to retreat?
What is the First Battle of the Marne?
The June 1914 assassination of this Austro-Hungarian heir triggered the alliance system to start WWI.
Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
This treaty officially ended World War I and placed heavy blame on Germany. Answer?
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
Used by doctors on the Western Front, the discovery of sodium citrate and refrigerated storage allowed for the creation of these, saving countless lives.
What are Blood Banks?
Who was the Prime Minister of France in 1918?
Who is Georges Clemenceau?
This battle is known for terrible trench conditions and huge casualties on both sides in 1916?
What is the Battle of Verdun?
This triple alliance consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
What was the Triple Alliance?
This international group was created after WWI to help keep peace, but the U.S. never joined?
What is the League of Nations?
While invented in the 19th century, this fast-firing weapon revolutionized battlefield tactics and forced armies to dig trenches to survive.
What is the machine gun?
Who was the U.S president in 1917?
Who is Woodrow Wilson?
This 1916 battle became one of the bloodiest in history, with over a million casualties?
What is the Battle of the Somme?
This 1917 telegram intercepted by Britain proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico against the U.S.
What is the Zimmermann Telegram?
Germany had to pay these large money penalties to the Allies after the war?
What are reparations
Developed by the British to break the stalemate of trench warfare, this armored "landship" utilized caterpillar tracks to cross rough terrain.
What is the tank?
Who was the General in command of the American Expeditionary Forces?
Who is John J. Pershing?
This naval battle between Britain and Germany was the largest sea battle of WWI?
What is the Battle of Jutland?
Before it was called WWI, it was commonly known by this name
What is the Great War?
This deadly disease spread worldwide right after WWI, killing millions more people. Answer?
What is the Spanish Flu
This 1917 invention, intended as a flying bomb, was developed by Elmer Sperry and Peter Hewitt, laying the groundwork for modern cruise missiles.
What is the automatic Airplane?
Who was the key German strategist alongside Hindenburg?
Who is Erich Ludendorff?
This battle was the last major German offensive in 1918 and marked the beginning of their defeat?
What is the Second Battle of the Marne?
The name of Germany’s military strategy to avoid a two-front war by rapidly defeating France before attacking Russia.
What is the Schlieffen Plan?
This new political movement grew in Italy and Germany after WWI due to economic problems and anger over the treaty?
What is fascism