General
What year did WWI start and Finish
1914-1918
What date did Troops land at Gallipoli?
25 April 1915
The majority of the Western Front was across which country?
France
Which country was wanting to expand its empire to rival Britain?
Germany
Why were trenches dug?
For protection
Britain, France and Russia were part of the...
Triple Entente
What does ANZAC stand for?
Australia New Zealand Army Corps
What machine was a dominant force and feature of warfare on the Western Front?
Tanks
What event was the 'catalyst' of WWI?
Assassination of Arch-duke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary
What was the space between enemy trenches called?
No mans land
Who were members of the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
What area of Turkey did the British Navy attack and have to retreat from?
The Dardenelles
What was the most common/deadly gun in the trenches responsible for killing thousands of soldiers?
Machine gun
Who did Germany invade which caused Britain to declare war on Germany?
Belgium
When was the most common time for new raids/attacks to start?
Dawn
When were the British soldiers expected to be home by after war was declared?
By Christmas 1914
What defence measures were in place to protect the Turkish Dardenelles from British invasion by sea?
Sea mines and machine gun towers on narrow coastline
Describe the German's Schliefen Plan.
Quickly attack and defeat France before turning to face Russia in the east as it would take time for Russia to mobilise.
What is the term given to countries/politicians who are very proud of their nation and want to develop its reputation/power possibly at the expense of others?
Nationalism
Why were trenches NOT dug in a straight line?
So explosion impacts could be 'maintained' in sections between bends
What time and date did WWI end?
What is the term given to the way WWI ended?
What is this day called today and what is the symbol for it?
11am 11 Nov 1918
Armistace
Remembrance Day
Describe the conditions of the landing and terrain the troops faced when arriving at Gallipoli.
Early morning, dark - poor calculations/orders from generals - narrow beach / facing a cliff with enemy on higher ground / minimal knowledge of the terrain / etc.
What is the term used to describe a 'stalling' in progress be both sides fighting in the trenches?
A stalemate
What is propaganda and why was it used?
Political publications usually from governments used to encourage soldiers to enlist or persuade the public to join the cause.
Why did so many soldiers die (besides combat wounds) in the trenches?