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Who was the Chief at the Battle of the Somme?
Douglas Haig
What was the primary purpose of the designs mentioned in the text?
To provide support when walking and protect against harsh weather conditions.
In which month and year did the first Indian troops fight on the Western Front?
October 1914
What was the name of the Battalion formed during World War I?
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Who led the campaign that captured Jerusalem in 1917?
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What event occurred in Russia in 1917, leading to its eventual withdrawal from the war?
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In which month and year did the USA enter the war?
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What was the outcome of the war, as indicated by the timeline?
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What event occurred on November 11, 1918?
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What was the significance of the First Battle of July 1916?
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Study Notes
Causes of the First World War
- Militarism: Countries competed to build the largest army, navy, and weapons.
- Triple Alliance: Formed in 1882, an agreement between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
- Triple Entente: Formed in 1907, an alliance between Britain, France, and Russia.
- Imperialism: Countries competed to build their empires.
- Nationalism: People believed strongly in their own country and wanted more power.
Key Events
- 1906: HMS Dreadnought, the most advanced warship, was launched.
- 28 June 1914: Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, sparking the outbreak of war.
- 4 August 1914: Britain declared war on Germany.
Key People
- Kaiser Wilhelm II: Leader of Germany during WWI.
- Archduke Franz Ferdinand: Heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary.
- Gavrilo Princip: Serbian assassin from the Black Hand who shot Franz Ferdinand.
What made WWI a World War?
- Enlistment: Joining the armed forces, often in groups of friends (Pals Battalions).
- Trenches: Dug-out channels in the ground that protected soldiers from bullets.
- Propaganda: Messages to persuade people, often with a particular view or agenda.
- Western Front: The zone of fighting that stretched from Switzerland to the English channel.
- Eastern Front: The zone of fighting that stretched from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea.
Key People
- George V: King of the UK and emperor of India during the First World War.
- Lord Kitchener: Secretary of State for War, who launched the Pals Battalions.
- George Brown: A British soldier who signed up from the village of Quorn, Leicestershire.
- Field Marshall Douglas Haig: British General and Commander in Chief at the Battle of the Somme.
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Explore the 4 main causes of the First World War, including the role of militarism, alliances, and more. Test your knowledge of the timeline leading up to the war.
