Weapons
What were the problems assoicated with the Ross Rifle?
The Ross Rifle had a tendency to jam when firing
Why did the Italians switch sides during the war?
They switched sides based largely on the assurance that Italy received in the Treaty of London that was signed in April 1915
Who was Karl Marx?
A german philosopher who wrote about his ideas in a book called "the Communist Manifesto"
What was the name of the plane put forth my by Woodrow Wilson?
14 points
What was No Man's Land?
The narrow, muddy, treeless stretch of land that was characterized by numerous shell holes, that seperated German and Allied trenches
What is a zeppelin?
A type of rigid airship
What were the four theatres of war?
Western Front, Eastern Front, Gallipoli, Italian Front
What group did Vladimir Lenin lead?
What did Vittorio Orlando of Italy want?
Expand their power
Three things the soldiers would do as a result of low morale
Desertation, self-inflicted wounds, malingering
When using gas as a weapon, why should you be careful of the wind?
Where was the battle of Marne?
Around the Marne River Valley northeast of Paris, France
What happened to Tsar and his family?
They were slaughtered
Who was the leader of France?
George Clemenceau
What does "stand-to" mean?
To assume positions or cause to assume positions to resist a possible attack
What was the main use of the early tank?
Provide effectiveness in crossing trenches
Where is Gallipoli located?
In the Ottoman Empire, also known as European Turkey
What happened on Bloody Sunday?
Soldiers fired upon people who were petitioning for better working conditions
How were the Germans punished?
Having to give up territory in Europe and Africa, they had a greatly reduced military, and struggled financially and economically.
Why were the troops so exhausted?
They had to deal with unsanitary conditions of trench life as well as stress and boredom.
What weapons were created during WW1?
Flamethrowers, poison gas, tanks, grenades
What did the first battle of Marne do?
Succeeded in pushing the Germans back for a distance of 40-50miles and saved the capital city of Paris from being captured
What did the Bolsheviks believe?
The new Russian government should be a marxist (communist) government
Who was David Lloyd George?
The main leader of the Uk
What helped soldiers keep up morale?
The bonds of friendships, loyalty, leading to a strong sense of identity, firm dicipline, and leadership