Battle of Passchendaele Quiz

When was the Battle of Passchendaele fought?

• Between 31st July and 6th November 1917

• Between 1st June and 15th August 1916

• Between 10th September and 20th October 1918

• Between 5th May and 25th June 1915

What was another name for the Battle of Passchendaele?

• Battle of the Somme

• Battle of Mud

• Battle of Verdun

• Battle of the Marne

What was the main consequence of the heavy artillery bombardment?

• It improved the drainage systems

• It destroyed the drainage systems

• It created new roads

• It cleared the fields for movement

What made movement difficult for infantry soldiers?

• Lack of weapons

• Heavy snowfall

• Tanks getting stuck

• Lack of food

What was the result of the heavy rain in the region?

• It improved visibility

• It made the area a swamp

• It dried up the rivers

• It cleared the roads

What was the main challenge for tanks during the battle?

• Lack of fuel

• Getting stuck in the mud

• Enemy fire

• Mechanical failures

What was the main reason the fields became impassable?

• Heavy snowfall

• Shell craters filled with water

• Dense forests

• Rocky terrain

What was the main strategy used by the Allies at the start of the battle?

• Naval attack

• Air strike

• Artillery barrage

• Guerrilla warfare

What was the main effect of the artillery barrage on the German army?

• It caused them to retreat

• It made them expect an attack

• It improved their morale

• It cut off their supplies

What was the main difficulty faced by advancing men due to the shell craters?

• Lack of visibility

• Lack of shelter

• Impassable terrain

• Enemy snipers