Questions and Answers
What event triggered the start of World War I in July 1914?
Which of the following was NOT one of the original three entities of the Allies in 1907?
What was the primary role of enlisted personnel in the U.S. Army Aviation Section?
How many aircraft did the U.S. Army Aviation Section have by April 1917?
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What was the approximate number of lives lost by November 1918?
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Which of the following was a specialized function performed by enlisted personnel in the U.S. Army Aviation Section?
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What was the name of the alliance that included Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and the Kingdom of Bulgaria?
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How many squadrons were planned to be formed by the U.S. Army Aviation Section by 1917?
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Which of the following entities was NOT part of the Central Powers?
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How many aircraft did the 1st Aero Squadron have when the United States declared war on Germany?
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What was the total number of officers in the U.S. Army Aviation Section by April 1917?
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What was the primary reason for the expansion of the U.S. Army Aviation Section by 1916?
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What was the main role of commissioned officers in the U.S. Army Aviation Section?
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What was the significance of November 1918 in the context of World War I?
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How many squadrons were formed by early 1917 in the U.S. Army Aviation Section?
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What was the name of the alliance that included France, the British Empire, and the Russian Empire?
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Study Notes
World War I Alliances
- The Allies (Entente Powers) initially consisted of three entities in 1907: the French Republic, the British Empire, and the Russian Empire.
- Italy, Japan, Belgium, Serbia, Greece, Montenegro, and Romania later joined the Allies.
- The Central Powers (Quadruple Alliance) included the German Empire, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and the Kingdom of Bulgaria.
Outbreak of World War I
- World War I began in July 1914, after Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated by Yugoslav forces in Sarajevo.
United States Army Aviation Section
- By 1916, the 1st Aero Squadron had a dozen officers, 54 enlisted men, and six aircraft.
- Plans were made for 24 more squadrons with a dozen aircraft each, and all 24 squadrons were formed by early 1917.
- The 1st Aero Squadron was the only squadron fully equipped, manned, and organized when the United States declared war on Germany on 6 April 1917.
- The U.S. Army Aviation Section inventory included less than 250 airplanes, 131 officers (virtually all pilots or pilots-in-training), and 1,087 enlisted men.
Development of Aviation Section
- The need for trained enlisted personnel was realized for duties in supply and construction, and specialized functions in aviation-related fields like photoreconnaissance, communication, armament, welding, rigging, sail making, and mechanics.
Consequences of World War I
- By November 1918, billions of dollars were spent, and over 70 million lives were lost in battles that resulted in devastating losses, as well as revolutionary approaches to military power.
World War I Alliances
- The Allies (Entente Powers) initially consisted of three entities in 1907: the French Republic, the British Empire, and the Russian Empire.
- Italy, Japan, Belgium, Serbia, Greece, Montenegro, and Romania later joined the Allies.
- The Central Powers (Quadruple Alliance) included the German Empire, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and the Kingdom of Bulgaria.
Outbreak of World War I
- World War I began in July 1914, after Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated by Yugoslav forces in Sarajevo.
United States Army Aviation Section
- By 1916, the 1st Aero Squadron had a dozen officers, 54 enlisted men, and six aircraft.
- Plans were made for 24 more squadrons with a dozen aircraft each, and all 24 squadrons were formed by early 1917.
- The 1st Aero Squadron was the only squadron fully equipped, manned, and organized when the United States declared war on Germany on 6 April 1917.
- The U.S. Army Aviation Section inventory included less than 250 airplanes, 131 officers (virtually all pilots or pilots-in-training), and 1,087 enlisted men.
Development of Aviation Section
- The need for trained enlisted personnel was realized for duties in supply and construction, and specialized functions in aviation-related fields like photoreconnaissance, communication, armament, welding, rigging, sail making, and mechanics.
Consequences of World War I
- By November 1918, billions of dollars were spent, and over 70 million lives were lost in battles that resulted in devastating losses, as well as revolutionary approaches to military power.
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Learn about the key entities that formed the Allies and Central Powers during World War I. This quiz covers the major powers that shaped the war.
