[7] Key Battles of the Western Front

history ww1

What was the German aim at the Battle of Verdun

knock France out of war ‘bleed France white’

What percentage of French regiments fought at Verdun

80%

What started in the French army as a result of Verdun

mutinies

What was the British aim at the Battle of the Somme

relieve pressure for French at Verdun

Why did the initial plan at the Somme fail

failed week long artillery bombardment because Germans safe in dug outs

How many British deaths were there on the first day of the Somme

20,000 40,000 injured

What tactic developed as a result of the Somme

creeping barrage

What was the British aim at the Battle of Passchendaele

destroy German submarine bases

What technique did the British use successfully at Passchendaele and how did it work

stepping stone gradual small progress

What happened at Passchendaele which worsened the situation for the advancing Allies

heavy rainfall august 1917

Provide two problems faced by the soldiers at Passchendaele

rifles clogged craters filled

Identify how tanks were used effectively at Cambrai

en masse 350

How did the battle plan for Cambrai differ from previous Allied offensives

short artillery bombardment