Military Technology
What was the flaw of Ross Rifles during the WW1?
Jammed easily in dirt and mud.
What was the immediate reason of the start of the WW1?
Assassination at Sarajevo.
Name two common pests in the trenches.
Rats, lice.
Where were the camps set up by Canada for military training in the early days of World War I?
It is located in Valcartier, Quebec
In April 1915, in which battle did the Canadian army first experience trench warfare?
The Battle of Ypres
Is the machine gun more suitable for defense or offense?
Defense.
Who was assassinated at Sarajevo?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
What problem did the Canadian - issued Ross rifle have when fighting in "no man's land"?
The Ross rifle jammed easily in the mud.
On which battlefield were the first four divisions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) formed?
Western Front
Which battle marked the first use of tanks in a war?
The Battle of the Somme
Were tanks used in WW1?
Yes, it was used to break the stalemate.
What was the name of the terrorist organization which killed the archduke?
Black Hand, Mafia.
When soldiers launched an attack across "no man's land", what was this action called?
"going over the top".
In 1917, who became the commander of the Canadian Legion?
Canadian Lieutenant-General Arthur Currie
How many soldiers did France lose approximately in the Battle of Verdun?
Five hundred thousand people
Were Ross Rifles equipped by Canadians?
Yes.
What were the members of the Triple Alliances?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy.
Which weapon had not been invented at the start of trench warfare, making trench warfare a standard tactic?
The tank.
What new means of warfare did the Canadian army encounter for the first time in the Battle of Ipple?
Poison gas (chlorine gas) attack.
What proportion of casualties did the Newfoundland Regiment suffer in the Battle of the Somme?
90%
What kinds of weapons might have been encountered in WW1? (5 examples)
Ross Rifle, machine guns, tank, gas, submarine.
Are alliances one of the main reasons of the key cause of the war?
Yes.
Why was there a stalemate that lasted three years in trench warfare?
First, the tremendous defensive capabilities of the machine gun, which could fire a large number of rounds per minute, making it difficult for the attacking side to break through. Second, both sides dug trenches to protect their troops, making it hard to make significant progress.
Why is it said that the victory of the Canadian Legion in the Battle of Vimy Ridge marked a transformation in Canada's military status?
In the Battle of Vimi Ridge, the four divisions of the Canadian Legion fought in coordination for the first time and successfully captured Vimi Ridge. This victory not only earned the Canadian Legion an outstanding combat reputation, but also indicated that Canada was no longer merely a colonial military force. It began to appear on the international stage with an independent and powerful military image, demonstrating the recognition of its military capabilities and its progress towards becoming a military power.
Why is the use of chlorine in the Battle of Ipple regarded as an important sign of the evolution of tactics in World War I?
Because this was the first time that toxic gas was used in a war, it set a precedent for the use of chemical weapons in warfare, changing the way wars were fought and the types of threats faced by soldiers. Chlorine attacks have caused a large number of casualties, such as blindness, lung damage and suffocation of soldiers, escalating the cruelty and terror of war. This has prompted countries to develop protective measures such as gas masks and promoted the development of war protection technologies.