The malevolent utilization of unrestricted submarine warfare by the German navy was unequivocally a breach of the rules of war. In early 1915‚ Germany controversially declared the waters surrounding Britain a war zone and threatened to sink all merchant ships approaching Britain even those from neutral countries. It was irrational to believe neutral countries would halt trade with Britain as that would result in huge economic losses. Several merchant ships including the British ship Lusitania were
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Core Study: WW1 1914-1919 War on the Western Front Reasons for the stalemate on the Western Front Expectations * Each major power believed war would be swiftly won-“over by Christmas” * Poets such as Rupert Brooke romanticised war as noble‚ romantic and character building * Duty and patriotism were key features in 1914 The Schlieffen Plan If war was to occur‚ Germany would be attacked on both sides by the Triple Entente. The aim was to deal with the larger threat France
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Contents 1. Equipment and kit 2. Food 3. Daily routine in the trenches 4. Dirt and disease and dangers 5. Fighting and combat 6. Keeping in touch 7. Important events in ww1 8. Bibliography Equipment and kit Gasmask-these were used to protect soldiers form gas attacks Bayonet- a long blade that fits onto the end of a rifle Haversack- a type of backpack used to carry essential Helmet- a hat to protect the soldiers
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The Trench is a color‚ British‚ 98 minute drama film that was released in 1999‚ produced by Steven Clark Hall‚ written and directed by William Boyd and distributed by Somme Productions. According to Nicholas J. Cull‚ University of Leicester: “In 1916‚ a British filmmaker named Geoffrey Mallins made and released a one-hour film of life in the British trenches entitled The Battle of the Somme. It captured the imagination of the British public at the time with a host of memorable images‚ the most
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country over another like political or economic; like Britain and France keeping Germany out of Africa to stop them becoming a threatening power). Practices: • Technology‚ Tactics‚ and Strategy: In the 1914 machines guns were introduced into warfare. The machine guns would require a four-man crew and could fire 400-600 rounds per minute. It provided such a space between the men that killing became something that required nor remorse or emotion. Tactics used were used in the old ways of battle
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Armored Warfare: Tank Development in WWI “No present day army could fight against an army consisting of say 2‚000 tanks‚ and it therefore follows that all large Continental armies will have to make use of tank armies in the future” - British Captain Giffard Le Quesne Martel The tank might be one of the most important innovations in weapons technology during World War I. The use of armored vehicles in warfare was not only an amazing innovation in weapons technology but also revolutionized
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The Causes of WW1 * WW1 is known as the great war * There were preexisting tensions between France and Germany * 1 of the main causes of WW1 Nationalism‚ Nationalism is defined as the desire of people with similar cultures to have their own independent countries it is identified by intense devotion to one’s culture or nation. Do not confuse nationalism with patriotism. * Militarism‚ Militarism means the development of armed forces and using them as a tool of diplomacy * 1914 protest
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appealed were Conscientious Objectors. Despite the legacy of this group only 6‚000 were sent to prison. 35 received a death sentence but were reprieved immediately and given a ten year prison sentence instead. Who was to be blamed for ww1 and why? 1. Germany was to blame for WW1. Germany started all of the fights and caused a war. Many people sympathize with Germany
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Trench Warfare Letter Home Dear Mother‚ How are you? I hope all is fine. It has been almost a year since I have seen you and I miss you with all my heart. Having not seen father since I was 2 is bad enough. I don’t want to let go of you either. How is my loving sister? Is she married yet? Don’t wait for me mother‚ because I might never return so please do me a favour and get her life together. Mother‚ you know quite well‚ I wish to be there to support you but I have a job
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Serb citizen of Austria-Hungary and member of the Black Hand. The retaliation by Austria-Hungary against Serbia activated a series of alliances that set off a chain reaction of war declarations. Within a month‚ much of Europe was in a state of open warfare. The war was propagated by two major alliances. The Entente Powers initially consisted of France‚ the United Kingdom‚ Russia and their associated empires and dependencies. Numerous other states joined these allies‚ most notably Italy in April‚ 1915
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