Evolution of World War I Trenches

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Which side of the trenches faced the enemy directly?

Front-line (correct)

Reserve

Support

Communication

What was the purpose of building trenches in a zigzag pattern?

To make it harder for enemy soldiers to fire down the line (correct)

To confuse the enemy

To provide better protection from bombs

To allow for easier communication between trenches

Which country's trenches were often deeper and better built?

France

All countries had similar trenches

Britain

Germany (correct)

Which country did Lloyd George describe as 'knocking out the props from under Germany'?

Turkey Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of the Gallipoli campaign?

To open up a sea route to the Russian Front Signup and view all the answers

How did Germany's allies rely on Germany during the war?

Germany was propping up its allies Signup and view all the answers

Which tactic was used to try and capture enemy ground and attack the enemy during the war?

Bombardment of enemy trenches Signup and view all the answers

What is attrition warfare?

An attempt to win a war through continuous losses in men, equipment, and supplies Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Battle of the Somme?

The Allied troops suffered heavy casualties with minimal territorial gains Signup and view all the answers

Why did the British government consider attacking one of Germany's allies?

To gain a breakthrough in the war and break the stalemate on the Western Front Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

Which side of the trenches faced the enemy directly?

What was the purpose of building trenches in a zigzag pattern?

Which country's trenches were often deeper and better built?

Which country did Lloyd George describe as 'knocking out the props from under Germany'?

What was the main objective of the Gallipoli campaign?

How did Germany's allies rely on Germany during the war?

Which tactic was used to try and capture enemy ground and attack the enemy during the war?

What is attrition warfare?

What was the outcome of the Battle of the Somme?

Why did the British government consider attacking one of Germany's allies?

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