Militarism
A strong military policy and/or spirit involves both an arms race and the government's attitude
Alliances
a close union for mutual befit
Imperialism
policy/practice of extending a nation's rule over other territories
Nationalism
devotion and loyalty to one's own nation; patriotism
Triple Entente
Great Britain, France, Russia
Triple Alliance
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
Central Powers
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire (Turkey, Bulgaria)
Allies
France, Russia, the USA, Japan, Serbia, Italy, Belgium, and Britain and its Empire
When did World War I begin?
4 August 1914
When did World War I end?
November 11, 1918
MAIN causes of WWI
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
Where was the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Sarajevo, Bosnia -taken by Austria-Hungary
Who planned the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinarnd
Colonel 'Apis' (Bee) formed a group of young Serbs called Black Hand Black hand's task was to assassinate the Archduke
What was the plan of the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinarnd
the plan was to assassinate Archduke as he drove along the main road in Sarajevo, the Apple Quay en route to city
Who assassinated the Archduke
Garvilo Princip- one of the conspirator was going home thinking the plan failed but the Archduke stopped in front of him. Pulled his gun and shot the duke
Eastern Front
Germany and Russia fought on the border
Western Front
Germany's western border in south Belgium and northern France fought Britian, France and other allies (main fighting)
Battle Beyong Europe
land South Africa, China (Chingado), Iraq, Marianas, Carolines, Marshalls Islands
Battles in oceans and seas
sea pacific Atlantic, Mediterranean, Indian
Aerial bombing and surveillance
air western front
allies powers throughout the war
got more power throughout the war
what motivated various nations to join the war
trigger- assassination of Arckduke Alliance system- if Britian enters, Australia have to enter
significance of WW1
world's first international war, first to use modern weaponary, caused unprecendent mass destruction (9-15 million killed), responsible for WW2, mose costly conflict for Australia (60 thousands)
Another name for WW1
Great War
immediate cause
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
long term cause
militarism alliances imperialism nationalism
why did Australia go to war in 1914
due to its relationship with Britain
reasons for Australians to enlist
adventure, mateship, money, loyalty/ patroiotism, duty/family honour, allied confidence, shame, to escape
reasons for not enlisting
too young/ too old, medically unfit, too short, employed in an essential service, opposed to war, fear
which year did enlistment peaked
1915
when did Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia
28th July 1914
When did Germany declard war on France, Belgium and Russia
1-3 August 1914
When did Britian declared war on Germany
4th of August 1914
propaganda
a form of communication aimed at influencing the attitude of a community, a cause or position
Australia's involvement in WW1
Brief engagment in the Pacific (October-November 1914) First major campaign: Gallipoli, Turkey (April-December 1914) Western Front, France/ Belgium(1916-1918) Middle East (1916-1918)
the significance of Gallipoli
the first battle Australia was in gave Australian an identity
when was the Gallipoli campaign
25th of April 1915
what was the purpose of the Galipoli campaign
to diminish the power of the Turks and support Russia
life on Gallipoli
mentally and physically taxing, lacks saitary conditions and conforts
August Offensive
In August 1914, the allies attempted to break the stalemate at Gallipoli
stalemate
when both sides are equal, neither is winning
withdrawal
On 8-29 December, successfully withdrawal of all troops from Anzac cove On 8-9 Jan 1916, Allies evacuate Cape Helles. Gallipoli campaign ends
When did the Allied fleet fails to force the Dardanelle Strait to Constantinople/ Istanbul
18th of March 1915
When was the allied landings at Cape Helles
25th of April 1915
When was the Turkish Offensive
18-19th of May 1915
When was the Battle of Lane Pine
6-9th of August 1915
When was the Charge at the Nek
7th of August 1915
When was the successful withdrawal of all troops from Anzac Cove
19-20th of December 1915
When did allies evacuate and the end of Gallipoli campaign?
8-9th January 1916