Life in the Trenches
What was "No Man's Land?"
The area between the opposing trenches.
What new weapon made its first major appearance at the Battle of the Somme?
The tank.
What year did Australia enter World War I?
1914
Who was the leader of Germany during WWI?
Kaiser Wilhelm II.
What does ANZAC Day commemorate?
The landing at Gallipoli (25 April 1915).
What was “trench foot” caused by?
Standing in cold, wet mud for long periods.
What was the main advantage of the machine gun?
It could fire hundreds of rounds per minute.
What does ANZAC stand for?
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.
Who was the British Prime Minister at the end of the war?
David Lloyd George.
What flower is used to remember soldiers who died in WWI?
The poppy.
Name two common pests soldiers faced in the trenches.
Rats and lice.
What was the deadly chemical weapon first used in 1915?
Poison gas (chlorine or mustard gas).
Where did Australian troops first see major combat in WWI?
Gallipoli, 1915.
Who was John Monash, and why is he significant?
Australian general who led troops successfully on the Western Front.
What treaty officially ended WWI?
The Treaty of Versailles.
Why were trenches built in a zigzag pattern?
To limit damage from explosions and enemy fire.
What communication device became more common for coordinating attacks?
The field telephone or radio.
How many Australians served in WWI (approx.)?
Around 416,000.
Who was the Archduke whose assassination sparked WWI?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.
What is the “Last Post”?
A bugle call played at military funerals and remembrance ceremonies.
What was the average daily routine for soldiers in the trenches?
Standing-to at dawn, maintenance, patrols, resting, and sentry duty.
Why did aircraft become increasingly important by 1918?
Used for reconnaissance and later bombing/enemy air combat.
Name one way Australian civilians supported the war effort.
Fundraising, making care packages, rationing, volunteering.
Who was the US president who joined the Allies in 1917?
Woodrow Wilson.
What is the significance of 11 November 1918?
The Armistice — end of fighting in WWI.