[10] Spring Offensive, Hundred Days and the Armistice

history ww1

Why did Germany think that spring 1918 was a good time to launch an attack

America not arrived Russia out of war

What was Ludenforff’s plan

attack at multiple points along British and French lines

How many miles away from Paris did Germany reach

5

How many German soldiers were lost during the Spring Offensive

500,000

What problem effected the German army throughout the Spring Offensive

supply shortage moral decrease

What is unified command

follow same orders

Who was appointed Commander-in-Chief

Foch

What was the plan under the new Commander-in-Chief

series of attacks along frontline

When did the Battle of Amiens take place

8 august 1918

What is combined arms

all weapons used

How many tanks were used at Amiens

400

How much land was taken at Amiens

11km on first day

How many Germans were taken prisoner

17,000

What key battle did the American troops engage in

battles of the Hindernburg line

What is important about this battle

forced Germany into retreat

What did Germany do as they retreated

burned bridges destroyed roads

What did the retreat of the troops show German Generals

had no control

What happened at Kiel in October 1918

sailors refused to attack British and revolted

What then spread across Germany

revolutions

When was the Armistice signed

november 11 1918

Provide one condition of the Armistice

Provide another condition of the Armistice

Why were the terms of the Armistice so harsh on Germany