World war 1

• The use of trench warfare, with soldiers digging elaborate systems of trenches to protect themselves from enemy fire, was a significant characteristic of World War 1.
• The Battle of Gallipoli began on April 25th, 1915
• The Battle of Verdun was one of the longest battles of World War 1, lasting from 1916 to 1917. About 300,000 French and German troops were killed or wounded.
• The Battle of the Somme was fought between July-November 1916
• The Battle of the Somme lasted from 1916 to 1917 along the Western Front in France. British forces suffered over 57,000 casualties on the first day of the battle.
• Soldiers had to dig through muddy ground that could be several feet deep, making the process slow and difficult.
• The Battle of the Somme took place between July 1st - November 18th, 1916
• The Battle of Passchendaele occurred between July 31st - November 6th, 1917
• The Battle of Passchendaele took place during WW1 in Belgium, from October 1917 - November 1917
• In May 1915, Germany declared that all merchant ships entering the UK would be considered hostile and attacked without warning.
• The Battle of Passchendaele was one of the bloodiest battles in history with an estimated total of 2 million soldiers killed or wounded
• Gas masks were used by both sides during WW1 to protect against poisonous gas attacks
• British soldiers faced heavy rainfall during the Battle of Passchendaele which turned the land into thick mud
• The Battle of Passchendaele was fought during WW1 in Belgium, from October 1917 until November 1917
• Rats infested the trenches, spreading diseases like bubonic plague.
• Tanks were first introduced into battle at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette on September 15th, 1916
• Gas masks were used to prevent exposure to poisonous gas attacks.
• Soldiers suffered from trench foot due to prolonged exposure to wet conditions.
• During the Battle of Passchendaele, British troops had to cross flooded trenches filled with water and mud
• Tanks played a significant role in the Battle of Passchendaele as they helped break through enemy lines and provided cover for infantry advances
• During the Battle of Passchendaele, British troops had to cross open ground under fire to reach their objectives
• Conscription meant that every able-bodied man aged 18-40 was required to serve in the armed forces
• In 1882, Germany, Austria-Hungary,Italy had formed a group called the triple Alliance to support each other during war
• In 1907, Britain, France and Russia formed a group called the triple Entente. They formed this group from any attacks sended from Germany.
• Archduke France Ferdinand and his wife Sophia was assassinated by Franz Ferdinand who was a Serbian terrorist in a group called the Black hand.
• The Archduke's death led to an ultimatum being sent to Serbia which demanded them to punish those responsible for the murder or face going to war with Austria Hungry.
• Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia on 28 July 1914
• On 1 August 1914, Germany declared war against Russia.
• On 3rd of August 1914, Germany declared war on France
• August 4 1914, Germany invades Belgium, prompting the United Kingdom to declare war on Germany. This marks the beginning of the broader conflict.
• On September 5-12 1914, The First Battle of the Marne halts the German advance into France.
• In October 1914, Britain and France begin their first major attack at Ypres, but it is unsuccessful due to poor planning and communication between troops.
• The battle of somme was fought between German and france and Britain
• Germany, Austria-Hungary were called central powers
• France, Russia, Great Britain were called allied powers
• the battle of Somme lasted from July 1st - November 18th 1916