Outbreak & Politics
Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in this Bosnian city, triggering the start of WWI
Sarajevo
This dangerous area of land between enemy trench systems, filled with barbed wire, mud, and shell craters.
No Man's Land
First introduced by the British at the Battle of the Somme in 1916, these armored fighting vehicles were designed to cross trenches.
tanks
The British Army suffered over 57,000 casualties on the very first day of this massive 1916 battle
Battle of the Somme
What states are in the big three/ four
Britain, France, USA, Italy
What is the Schlieffen Plan?
German plan aimed for a quick victory over France by invading through neutral Belgium before turning to face Russia.
What is trench foot?
Soldiers suffered from this painful medical condition caused by prolonged exposure of the feet to damp, cold, and unsanitary conditions.
First used effectively by German troops in 1915, this terrifying weapon launched streams of burning fuel directly into enemy trenches
Flamethrowers
This 10-month battle in 1916 became a symbol of French military determination and was fought under the command of Philippe Pétain.
What is the Battle of Verdun?
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
Signed in 1919, this peace treaty officially ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers and imposed heavy reparations on Germany
US President who campaigned on keeping America out of the war before asking Congress for a declaration of war in 1917.
Woodrow Wilson
severe psychological condition, caused by constant artillery bombardment and traumatic combat, affected thousands of WWI soldiers
Shell Shock
The German army was the first to use this lethal chemical on a large scale during the Second Battle of Ypres in 1915
Chlorine gas
In September 1914, Allied forces halted the German advance just miles from Paris in this battle, ending hopes of a quick German victory
the First Battle of the Marne
Manfred von Richthofen, Germany's top fighter pilot who recorded 80 air combat victories, was known by this nickname
the Red Baron
What is the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
Russia withdrew from the war in 1918 after signing this treaty with the Central Powers following the Bolshevik Revolution.
What is the Christmas Truce?
On Christmas Day in 1914, enemy soldiers temporarily stopped fighting and came together in No Man's Land for this famous event.
What are Zeppelins?
These large, rigid German airships were used for early bombing raids over Britain.
Allied forces launched this 1915 campaign in Turkey to secure a sea route to Russia, resulting in a major Ottoman victory and heavy Australian/NZ casualties.
What is the Gallipoli Campaign?
What is the Armistice?
This agreement to end fighting on the Western Front went into effect at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.
Who is Arthur Zimmermann?
German Foreign Secretary who sent a secret telegram to Mexico proposing a military alliance if the United States entered the war.
To shoot at the enemy without sticking their heads above the dirt walls, soldiers used rifles equipped with these optical devices
Periscopes
What are Hydrophones?
The Allies used these underwater listening devices on ships to detect the engine sounds of hidden enemies
Fought in 1916, Jutland was the largest naval battle of the war, fought between Britain and this country
Germany
Who were the representatives of the Big Fou at the Paris Peace Conference?
Britain-David Lloyd George
France-George Clemenceau
USA-Woodrow Willson
Italy- Vittorio Orlando