Air War
What was the first main use of airplanes in WWI?
Reconnaissance (scouting)
What was Germany's last major offensive called?
Ludendorff Offensive
What year did the United States enter World War I?
1917
How long did WWI last?
4 years (1914-1918)
What is the name of the strategy where all military branches work together?
Combined arms warfare
What were air battles between planes called?
Dogfights
What city did Germany nearly reach during the offensive?
Paris
What ship sinking angered Americans in 1915?
The Lusitania
What was the main condition of the Western Front by 1918?
Destroyed and in ruins
What protected soldiers as they moved forward in battle?
Tanks
What was a pilot called who shot down 5 or more planes?
Ace
What was the Allied counterattack called?
100 Days Offensive
What type of German warfare targeted ships without warning?
Unrestricted submarine warfare
What was one major reason both sides wanted the war to end?
Millions of deaths/ exhaustion/ lack of resources
What role did airplanes play in combined arms warfare?
Souting and relaying information
What problem did early machine guns on planes have?
They could hit the propeller
What happened to German forces during the Allied counterattack?
They retreated and lost land
Who was the U.S. President who declared war?
Woodrow Wilson
What country leaving the war helped Germany temporarily?
Russia
What type of artillery attack moved forward with troops?
Creeping barrage (artillery fire moving forward)
What were German airships used for bombing called?
Zeppelins
What agreement ended the fighting on November 11, 1918?
Armistice
When did large numbers of American troops arrive in Europe?
The Summer of 1918
What major problem did Germany face at home due to British blockades?
Food shortages
Why was combined arms warfare effective?
It coordinated all forces togethr for stronger attacks