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Which side of the trenches faced the enemy directly?
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?
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?
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'?
Which country did Lloyd George describe as 'knocking out the props from under Germany'?
What was the main objective of the Gallipoli campaign?
What was the main objective of the Gallipoli campaign?
How did Germany's allies rely on Germany during the war?
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?
Which tactic was used to try and capture enemy ground and attack the enemy during the war?
What is attrition warfare?
What is attrition warfare?
What was the outcome of the Battle of the Somme?
What was the outcome of the Battle of the Somme?
Why did the British government consider attacking one of Germany's allies?
Why did the British government consider attacking one of Germany's allies?