World War 1

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