World War I: The Canadian Experience

A collection of vocabulary flashcards related to Canada's role in WWI, covering significant terms and concepts from the lecture.

Schlieffen Plan

Germany’s military strategy to quickly defeat France via Belgium before turning east to fight Russia.

No-Man's Land

The area between the trenches of opposing sides, often filled with craters and obstacles.

Casualty Clearing Stations

Medical facilities that treated wounded soldiers, connected through communications trenches.

Trench Foot

A painful condition caused by standing in cold, wet trenches, leading to rotting of flesh around the toes.

Trench Mouth

A painful infection of the gums experienced by soldiers in the trenches.

Central Powers

The coalition consisting of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and their allies during WWI.

Allied Powers

The alliance of countries, including France, Britain, and Russia, opposing the Central Powers in WWI.

Mobilization

The process of assembling troops and supplies for war; significant for Canada at Valcartier, QC.

Fire Step

A ledge within the trench allowing soldiers to look over the edge towards the enemy.

Zigzag Pattern

The layout of trenches designed to minimize enemy fire hitting soldiers directly.

Barbed Wire

Thick wires with sharp edges placed in front of trenches to prevent enemy attacks.

Shell Shock

A psychological condition resulting in a nervous breakdown due to the trauma of warfare.