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World War 1
“Bleed the French White”
A tactic used by German General Falkenhayn, wanted to wear the French down by sending their men out to constantly fight them until they lost a majority of their army. This tactic was partially successful because they did lose men, but so did the Germans. This tactic caused the stalemate to end.
Schlieffen Plan
plan was to win a two front war, quickly defeat France then turn around and defeat Russia. The plan fails because Belgium refuses to let Germany through.
Austria wanted punish Serbia, wanted no officials to investigate the murder Ferdinand because it was an easy way to gain control over Serbia. This ended all anti-Austria activity and allowed investigations on the assassination, Serbia wants to negotiate but Austria refuses.
Twelve Battles Of the Azonzo
series of unsuccessful Italian attacks on Austira(1915-1917)
Erich von Falkenhayn
German general who planned bleed the french white at Battle of Verdun.
Franz Ferdinand
Austrian Habsburg Archduke heir to the throne whose assassination directly led to the Great War.
Gallipoli Campaign
Unsuccessful British, French, and ANZAC amphibious assault against the Ottomans near Constantinople.
Paul von Hindenburg
German general who oversaw the withdrawal of German troops to the Hindenburg Line. Was president after Great Depression and War.
Hundred Days Offensive
successful allied attack against Germany. this attack lead to the breakthrough to the surrender of Germany and the end of the Great war.
Battle of Jutland
this was the only major naval battle of the war. Germany never challenged British navy.
1st Battle of the Marne
Unsuccessful German attack on France 1914. This marked the fail of Schlieffen plan and that France would not be defeated.
2nd Battle of the Marne
Unsuccessful German attack on France in 1918. This marked the failure of the Spring Offensive.
Nivelle Offensive
Unsuccessful French attack against the German Hindenburg line in 1917. France refused to attack, example of stalemate.
Battle of Passchendaele
unsuccessful British attack against the German forces in Belgium in 1917. Soldiers and tanks being sunk in mud.
John J Pershing
Nicknamed “Black Jack Perishing” American general who became commander of AEF.
Henri Philippe Petain
French general who became known as “hero as verdun” then became known as the french leader who collaborated with the Nazi.
Garvilo Princip
Serbian assassin who belonged to Black Hand nationalists. Killed Ferdinand
Battle of the Somme
unsuccessful attack from the British to German forces in France. First major use of tanks
Spring Offensive
Successful attack on the Allies by Germany in Spring of 1918. Germany broke through the stalemate but lost 2nd Battle of Marne
Battle of Verdun
unsuccessful German attack against France in 1916. General Falkenhayn thought it was best to wear the French down/cripple them.
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