The First Battle of Ypres
Why was Ypres important to both sides?
It controlled access to Channel ports.
Why were trenches dug on the Western Front?
To protect soldiers from artillery and machine guns.
Where did the Battle of Tannenberg take place?
The Battle of Tannenberg (1914)
How close did German forces get to Paris before being stopped?
30 Miles
Which army opened dikes to flood the fields around Ypres?
Belgian Army
The area between opposing trenches was known as:
No Man’s Land
Who commanded the German forces at Tannenberg?
Hindenburg and Ludendorff
What unusual method did the French use to transport troops?
Paris taxis
What happened to the German student volunteers at Langemarck?
They were massacred in huge numbers.
What made trench attacks so deadly?
Barbed wire and machine guns.
Who commanded the Russian 2nd Army at Tannenberg?
Samsonov
Which force fought alongside the French at the Marne?
British Expeditionary Force (BEF)
Which weapon played the biggest role in stopping German infantry waves?
Machine guns and rifles
Which weapon played the biggest role in stopping German infantry waves?
Machine guns and rifles
What happened to General Samsonov after his army was destroyed?
He committed suicide.
What was the final outcome of the Battle of the Marne?
Germany retreated, stalemate began.
What was the outcome of the First Battle of Ypres
Stalemate, heavy losses, trenches began
What battle began trench warfare?
Battle of Marne
What was the outcome of the Battle of Tannenberg?
Russian disaster, German victory.
Why was it called the “Miracle of the Marne”?
Because Paris was saved at the last moment.