Evolution of World War I Trenches
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During World War I, trenches were primarily used for

  • Building a defensive system
  • Protecting soldiers from bullets and bombs (correct)
  • Storing ammunition and supplies
  • Hiding from enemy soldiers

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

  • To confuse enemy soldiers
  • To minimize the impact of exploding bombs (correct)
  • To make it easier for soldiers to move between trenches
  • To create a more organized defensive system

Which country's trenches were often deeper and better built during World War I?

  • Germany (correct)
  • France
  • All countries had equal quality trenches
  • Britain

Which country was Germany's principal ally during the Gallipoli campaign?

<p>Austria-Hungary (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Gallipoli campaign?

<p>To attack Constantinople and drive Turkey out of the war (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Gallipoli campaign differ from warfare on the Western Front?

<p>The Gallipoli campaign involved naval attacks, while the Western Front involved trench warfare (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the war, what was the main objective of firing shells at the enemy positions?

<p>To create holes in the barbed wire (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the artillery bombardment during the Battle of the Somme?

<p>The German troops were forced into deep dugouts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the British attack on the Somme?

<p>The British suffered heavy casualties with minimal gains (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is attrition warfare?

<p>A war strategy that aims to wear down the enemy through continuous losses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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