Gallipoli
Where did the ANZACs land?
ANZAC cove
How did nationalism lead to WW1?
Strong pride for one's country - means they are more likely to want to fight to defend it.
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
A treaty which forced Germany to take the blame for WW1 and removed their navy and part of their army. This built up resentment in Germany.
Australian & New Zealand Army Corps
What years did WW1 occur?
1914-1918
What day did the ANZACs land at Gallipoli and when did they leave?
April 25 1915 - January 1916
How did militarism led to WW1?
Countries such as Britain and Germany built up their armies to compete with each other.
How did appeasement lead to WW2?
Countries like Britain and France kept on giving into Hitler's demands as Germany expanded into places like Czechoslovakia.
What countries were part of the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary (WW1)
Name 3 reasons why Australians enlisted in war?
Adventure, money, showing bravery, nationalism, etc.
Why did the Gallipoli landings fail?
Underresourced, landed in the wrong spot, difficult terrain.
How did imperialism lead to WW1?
Countries wanted to expand into overseas territories such as Asia and Africa and ended up competing for resources.
What is the Great Depression?
A period of economic struggle across the globe which led to unemployment.
What countries were part of the Triple Entente?
France, Britain, Russia (WW1)
What years did WW2 occur?
1939-1945
Who was the name of the soldier that carried injured soldiers to safety on his donkey?
John Simpson Kirkpatrick
How did alliances lead to WW1?
Countries had promised to protect each other. This meant that when 'someone' was assassinated, countries had to step in to help each other.
What is Bliztkrieg?
What countries were part of the Allies?
Britain, Russia, France (WW2)
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
The plan to invade Belgium to get into France and take them out before moving to attack Russia.
How does Gallipoli show Australian values?
Defending their country, taking care of injured soldiers, putting their lives on the line for each other, etc.
What happened on June 28th, 1914?
Gavrilo Princip (Serbia) assassinated archduke Franz Ferdinand (heir to Austria-Hungary throne)
What country was invaded at the start of WW2 and by who?
What countries were part of the Axis?
Germany, Italy, Japan (WW2)
Name 3 reasons the Schlieffen Plan failed?
- they didn't expect Belgium resistance
- Russia mobilised their troops quicker than expected
- Ran out of supplies and resources as it took them longer to get through Belgium