Phases of WWI — how many?
Three main phases: movement war, trench warfare, return to movement.
1914 Movement War — role?
Initial rapid advances, German invasion of France.
Battle of the Marne — significance?
Stopped German advance, caused stalemate.
Trench Warfare — duration?
Mainly 1915-1917, static front lines.
Living conditions in trenches?
Harsh: rain, cold, mud, lice, mental strain.
Battle of Verdun — casualties?
Over 300,000 deaths, no territorial gain.
Return to Movement — year?
1918, final phase with Allied offensives.
WWI weapons — examples?
Tanks, aircraft, chemical gases, machine guns.
Civilian impact — changes?
Women in factories, societal upheaval.
WWI violence — key feature?
Unprecedented destruction, new deadly weapons.
Mutinies — cause?
Harsh living conditions, high casualties.
End of WWI — date?
November 11, 1918, armistice signed.
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1. What key feature characterized the 1914 Movement War phase of WWI?
2. What does the '1914 Movement War' primarily refer to in the context of World War I?
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