Outbreak of War
This event on June 28, 1914, sparked the beginning of World War I.
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Soldiers on the Western Front often lived in these dugout fortifications.
Trenches
This battle, one of the largest on the Western Front, lasted from July to November 1916 and resulted in over a million casualties.
The Battle of the Somme
Introduced by the Germans in 1915, this weapon caused severe injuries and fear among soldiers, leading to the development of gas masks.
Poison Gas
What does DORA stand for?
Defence of the Realm Act
This empire's declaration of war on Serbia led to the widespread conflict of World War I.
Austria-Hungary
This term describes the psychological trauma experienced by many soldiers due to the constant shelling and stress of trench warfare.
This long and grueling battle fought between French and German forces from February to December 1916 is considered one of the most significant battles of World War I.
The Battle of Verdun
These armored combat vehicles, first used by the British in 1916, were designed to overcome the challenges of trench warfare and barbed wire.
Tanks
Name two items that were rationed
Bread, Milk, Butter
Name of the Alliance between Britain, France and Russia
The Triple Entente
The area between opposing trenches, often a deadly and contested zone, is known as this.
No Man's Land
This battle, also known as the Third Battle of Ypres, was infamous for its muddy conditions and high casualties, taking place from July to November 1917.
The battle of Passchendaele
What technique was employed, with great success, at the battle of Messines Ridge?
Mining
During World War I, many women took on roles in factories, producing munitions and other war supplies, leading to the nickname for these female workers.
munitionettes
This German military plan aimed to quickly defeat France before turning to the eastern front against Russia.
Why were trenches zig-zagged in shape?
To prevent large casualties in the case of a direct shell hit
Which famous battle was the final cavalry charge in history
The Battle of Beersheba
What form of technology started out as a reconnaissance tool, but became an invaluable tool for attack and resupply by the end of the war?
Airplanes
The shortage of male workers during the war led to women being employed in these traditionally male-dominated sectors
Transport, Agriculture, Factory work
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand occurred in this city, now the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Sarajevo
Which two weapons were the cause of the stalemate on the Western Front?
Machine Guns, Artillery
How many casualties did the British army lose on the first day of the Somme?
20,000
What new form of naval technology was introduced by the Germans to overcome the British Naval blockade
U-Boats or Submarines
(Unterseeboot)
What did the Representation of the People Act 1918 achieve for women
Gave women over 30 the right to vote