12 Questions
What medical advancements had laid the foundation for aseptic surgery by 1914?
Germ theory and Lister's methods
What was the significance of Wilhelm Roentgen's discovery in 1895?
He discovered X-rays.
Why were early X-rays a challenge during the war?
Radiation was little understood and early X-rays were highly radioactive.
What was the issue with blood transfusions during the war?
Blood coagulated and tubes could get blocked up.
What was the significance of Ruben Ottenberg's work in 1908?
Matching donor to recipient and identifying O as the universal blood group
Who discovered three different blood groups in 1901?
Karl Landsteiner
What event marked the beginning of trench warfare in World War I?
After the Battle of the Marne, the German forces pulled back to River Aisne.
What method was used to prevent blood clotting during transfusions?
A soluble solution of acids.
What was the strategic importance of Hill 60 in the context of World War I?
It gave the Germans a huge strategic advantage when they captured it.
Which battle created the Ypres salient and led to the loss of over 50,000 British troops?
First Battle of Ypres, 12 Oct-11 Nov 1914
What new form of warfare emerged in August-September 1914 during World War I?
Trench warfare
What was the key objective of the British Expeditionary Force at Mons in 1914?
To slow down the German attack
Test your knowledge on injuries, treatments, and life in the trenches during the British sector of the Western Front in World War I. Questions will cover features, source analysis, and follow-up inquiries related to this historical period.
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