Battle of Verdun
Who was commander of the German Commander in Verdun?
Falkenhayn
What was the date of the first day of battle?
July 1, 1916
Verdun and Somme were known for mainly what kind of warfare?
Trench warfare
How many battles were fought at the Chemin des Dames?
Where was Corporal Louis Barthas from?
France
Where was the Battle of Verdun fought?
France
How many British soldiers died on the first day of battle?
57,000
What war weapon failed in 1915/1916?
Poison Gas
What was the first major action of Kitchener's New Army?
Battle of Loos
What was his first assignment?
Escort German prisoners to Mount-Louis (France)
How many casualties did the Germans lose from Verdun?
330,000
Who was the British commander of The Battle of The Somme?
Sir Douglas Haid
What weapon was not seen as war winning?
The tank of 1918
This Belgian city was the site of several major battles, including a 1915 battle where Canadian troops first fought on the Western Front.
Ypres
When Barthas had to go to the front lines did he go to Belgium or France?
France (northern)
When did the battle of Verdun end?
December 18, 1916
What was the percentage of failed shell shots?
30%
What was the weapon of victory?
High Explosive Shell
Fought in 1917, this French offensive is infamous for its heavy casualties and use of new artillery techniques.
Chemin des Dames
What was a job that Barthas had to constantly do when he was on the front lines?
Dig trenches
What was Falkenhayn's famous quote he said about the French?
"We will bleed France white"
What was the bulk of the British troops involved?
New Army/volunteer
In the Battle of Loos, what weapon did the British use for the First time?
Chlorine Gas
What defensive innovation did the Battle of Ypres lead to?
Phenate Gas Mask
In the latest notebook what did Barthas and his comrades sleep on?
Haystacks