Weapons in World War 1
This simple defensive obstacle slowed infantry attacks and protected trenches.
Barbed wire
Painful condition caused by standing in cold, wet trenches for long periods.
Trench foot
Served in this medical role, caring for wounded soldiers in hospitals and near the front.
Nurses
Governments used these colourful images to encourage enlistment and support
Propaganda posters
This country invaded Belgium to attack France at the start of the war.
Germany
This weapon could fire 400-600 rounds per minute and forced armies into defensive trench systems.
Machine guns
Soldiers often suffered from these mental conditions caused by the trauma of battle.
Shell shock
Many women supported the war effort by organising drives for money, clothing, and supplies.
Fundraising
This system controlled food and supplies on the home front.
Rationing
Signed on 11 November 1918, this agreement ended the fighting.
Armistice
These aircraft were first used mainly for reconnaissance before being armed for combat.
Fighter planes
These protective devices were issued to soldiers to reduce the effect of chemical attacks.
Gas masks
Women took on these dangerous factory jobs producing shells and explosives.
Munitions workers
In 1914, soldiers from both sides briefly stopped fighting and even played football during this event.
Christmas truce
This front saw huge battles between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia.
Eastern Front
Germany used these underwater vessels to attack Allied shipping in the Atlantic.
U-Boats
Surgeons often performed this drastic procedure to prevent infection spreading.
Amputations
Women also worked driving these vehicles to transport wounded soldiers and supplies.
Ambulances
This treaty officially ended World War 1 in 1919.
Defeat in World War 1 accelerated the disintegration of this centuries-old empire, reshaping the Middle East.
Ottoman Empire Collapse
This British strategy starved Germany of food and materials, contributing to civilian hardship and eventual surrender.
Naval Blockade
This international organisation coordinated medical aid and volunteer nurses.
Red Cross
Members of this organisation served in Egypt, Lemnos, and the Western Front, often under fire and disease risk.
Australians Army Nursing Service.
Snipers hid inside these metal structures disguised as part of the landscape.
Fake trees
This battle in 1916 became known for massive casualties on both sides.
The battle of the Somme