Significance of Historical Battles

What was the significance of the First Battle of the Marne (1914)?

• It resulted in a German victory, allowing them to capture Paris.

• It stopped the German advance into France and led to trench warfare.

• It was the largest naval battle of WWI.

• It was fought entirely in Africa.

The Battle of Tanga (1914) took place in which region?

• France

• Germany

• East Africa

• Russia

The Battle of the Somme (1916) is known for:

• Being one of the bloodiest battles in history with over 1 million casualties.

• A major German victory that ended the war.

• The first successful use of paratroopers.

• Taking place in Russia.

The Battle of Passchendaele (1917) was mainly fought in:

• Belgium

• France

• Russia

• Italy

The Battle of Jutland (1916) was a major battle fought between:

• German and British navies

• French and German armies

• British and Ottoman forces

• Russian and Austrian forces

The Battle of Tannenberg (1914) was fought between which two nations?

• Germany and Russia

• France and Germany

• Britain and the Ottoman Empire

• Austria-Hungary and Italy

The Battle of Lorraine (1914) was part of which larger military plan?

• Schlieffen Plan

• Gallipoli Campaign

• Plan XVII

• Russian Revolution

The Meuse-Argonne Offensive (1918) was significant because:

• It was the largest U.S. military operation in WWI.

• It was the first major German victory.

• It took place in Russia.

• It led to the Battle of Jutland.

The Battle of Mulhouse (1914) was the first major French attack of WWI, but what was the outcome?

• A decisive French victory

• A quick German counterattack that forced the French to retreat

• The capture of Paris

• The war ended

When did the Battle of Belleau Wood take place?

• June 27, 1918

• June 1-26th , 1918

• June 4, 1914

• July 1-26th , 1914