Western Front

• Who won the 1st battle of Ypre, killing 50,000 soldiers

  Germany
• What gas was used in 1914 in the 2nd battle of Yrpe?

  chlorine gas
• Give 2 features of the Battle of Yrpes

  • Was between Germans and the Channel ports, making it very important to allies to hold onto
  • The soil was heavily waterlogged. This made it difficult for stretcher bearers
• Give 2 features of the second battle of Yrpes

  • Chlorine gas was first used on the front. Leading to many casualties for the British
  • Germans won the battle and advances. Becuase of this they moved 2 miles closer to Yrpe on the easternside
• Give 2 feautures of the battle of the Somme

  • Had the most casualites of WW1. This put high pressure on medicals services
  • Germans dug hidden trenches. Allies on foot were killed
• give 2 features of the battle of Arras

  • Ground was chalky. Therefore made tunneling easy, used ancient tunnels that could supply electricity and water
  • There was lots of available medical conditions. Hospital was built in the tunnels, and was useful as it was close to the front line
• Give 2 features of the Battle of Cambrai

  • First mass tank attack of the war. Britain decided to use over 450 tanks.
  • Britain was unsuccessful in their use of tanks. Ended up loosing land as there was not enough infantry