Flashcards: World War I: From Movement to Stalemate — 12 cards

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1Question

Phases of WWI — how many?

Answer

Three main phases: movement war, trench warfare, return to movement.

2Question

1914 Movement War — role?

Answer

Initial rapid advances, German invasion of France.

3Question

Battle of the Marne — significance?

Answer

Stopped German advance, caused stalemate.

4Question

Trench Warfare — duration?

Answer

Mainly 1915-1917, static front lines.

5Question

Living conditions in trenches?

Answer

Harsh: rain, cold, mud, lice, mental strain.

6Question

Battle of Verdun — casualties?

Answer

Over 300,000 deaths, no territorial gain.

7Question

Return to Movement — year?

Answer

1918, final phase with Allied offensives.

8Question

WWI weapons — examples?

Answer

Tanks, aircraft, chemical gases, machine guns.

9Question

Civilian impact — changes?

Answer

Women in factories, societal upheaval.

10Question

WWI violence — key feature?

Answer

Unprecedented destruction, new deadly weapons.

11Question

Mutinies — cause?

Answer

Harsh living conditions, high casualties.

12Question

End of WWI — date?

Answer

November 11, 1918, armistice signed.

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