History of WWI and WWII
20th Century
20th Century
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what are 4 key changes to military technology that changed warfare in WWI?
What was the main problem with the kill zone in WWI?
the distance the attacker has to cover before he can actually get to the defender
What was the main problem of mobility of soldiers crossing the kill zone in WWI?
How quickly he can advance across the kill zone with very little protection
What was the main problem with supply in warfare in WWI?
If the attacker makes it across the kill zone, it is difficult to get supplies to him as he is further away from the rail head.
What was the single biggest problem of almost all offenses of WWI?
Supply
The balance of power in warfare shifts depending on technology. During WWI the balance of power was more in favour of the defender. Why?
trench warfare! barbed wire, mines, rapid fire machine guns, long range artillery
Why was medicine in WWI so significant?
Advances in medicine reduces the amount of deaths, particularly as a result of disease. Soldiers were back on to the battlefield more quickly.
What are some changes in medicine in WWI that were important to the survival of soldiers?
Development of Triage, Blood transfusions, splints, vaccinations, clean drinking water, knowledge of how disease spreads (e.g. through flies)
How were medical staff involved in WWI?
military planning, recruitment, sanitation, policing and restriction of general and sexual health (VD)
What were the "one hundred days" of 1918? What characterised this period of fighting?
The final battles between Germans and Allies in 1918. Bitter fighting to the very end, 11,000 allied casualties in final 24 hours. Germans did not surrender. simply agreed to stop fighting.
Which two major European powers were not represented at the Paris Peace conference?
What were some characteristics of David Lloyd George?
What are some characteristics of US President Woodrow Wilson?
What are some characteristics of Georges Clemenceau?
Why were the central powers massively out produced in WWI?
Fewer available resources, German blockade (they could not import food), less efficient mobilisation
Which country experienced the most rapid urbanisation before world war I?
Which countries fought on the side of the Allies in World War I?
Which countries fought on the side of the Central Powers in World War I?
The Central Powers were massively out-produced by the Allies. Which of the following factors was NOT a reason for this?
In which year did the Schlieffen plan occur?
1914
In which year did the Massive german offensive on the Eastern front occur during WWI (one of the 5 German Gambles)?
1915
In which year did the Battle of Verdun occur during WWI(one of the 5 German Gambles)?
1916
In which year did the Declaration of unrestricted submarine warfare occur during WWI (one of the 5 German Gambles)?
1917
In which year did the massive German offensive on the western front before the arrival of the Americans occur (one of the 5 German Gambles)?
Spring 1918
One of the main tasks of the Paris Peace conference was to sign peace treaties with the five defeated Central Powers. Who was forced to sign the Treaty of Trianon?
Hungary
One of the main tasks of the Paris Peace conference was to sign peace treaties with the five defeated Central Powers. Who was forced to sign the Treaty of Versailles?
German
One of the main tasks of the Paris Peace conference was to sign peace treaties with the five defeated Central Powers. Who was forced to sign the Treaty of St Germain?
Austria
One of the main tasks of the Paris Peace conference was to sign peace treaties with the five defeated Central Powers. Who was forced to sign the Treaty of Sevres?
Turkey
One of the main tasks of the Paris Peace conference was to sign peace treaties with the five defeated Central Powers. Who was forced to sign the Treaty of Neuilly?
Bulgaria
Fascism appealed to all classes, but to some classes more than others. In general, which of the following classes provided the backbone of most (but not all) fascist movements?
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