Causes
What key event sparked the beginning of WW1?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What is trench warfare?
A type of warfare in which the opposing forces attack and defend from a system of trenches
Why did some men want to join the war?
Adventure, honour, defend their country, money, pressure from others, etc.
What modern country is Gallipoli located in?
Turkey
What does ANAZC stand for?
Australia and New Zealand Army Corps
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
How were the trenches laid out?
In rows, zig zag pattern
What was a major cultural factor that led Australia to join the war?
A strong feeling of connection to Britain.
Describe the landscape at Gallipoli
Small, narrow beach with high, rocky cliffs behind
What is meant by the phrase "going over the top"?
Climbing out of the trench to rush enemy lines
What is nationalism?
Extreme display of pride of one's nation, belief that one's nation is better than all others
What were the conditions like in the trenches?
Terrible, wet, muddy, dirty, etc
What causes enlistment rates to decline in 1916?
Casualty lists and reports of the horrible conditions
Why was the landing declared "a disaster"
landed off course, bad terrain, Turks had the high ground.
Why was WW1 unlike any war that had come before it?
New techniques and advanced weaponry
Why did Britain get involved in the war?
Apart from enemy bullets, what other hazards did the diggers face?
Rats, lice, trench foot and disease from dead bodies
Who investigated the fates of missing and wounded soldiers?
The Red Cross
What was the purpose of the Gallipoli campaign?
To take Turkey out of the war effort and open trade routes to Russia
What happened to the soldier John Negus (from the Red Cross files)?
Shot through the temple, eyes hanging out and left for dead
Why did Serbian terrorist organisation "the Black Hand" assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
The group wanted Serbian independence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire
How and why were German trenches different from Allied trenches?
Better construction because they expected a longer battle, dedicated engineers and used materials like concrete
How many Australians enlisted to serve in WW1?
400,000 aprox.
In 1915, what was the name of country in which Gallipoli was located?
The Ottoman Empire
What delicious snacks did the diggers get fed
Bully Beef, Rock Cakes