World War I Battles and Strategies

This lesson covers key battles on the Western Front during WWI, focusing on Verdun, the Somme, and Passchendaele. It discusses the strategies, outcomes, and impacts of these battles, highlighting the use of attritional warfare and new technologies. The lesson also provides historical context and evidence for essay writing.

What is the primary focus of this history lesson?

• The causes of the First World War

• Key battles on the Western Front during the First World War

• The role of technology in modern warfare

• The impact of the First World War on civilian life

What was the main strategy used by the Germans in the Battle of Verdun?

• Trench warfare

• Attrition

• Guerrilla warfare

• Blitzkrieg

Approximately how many soldiers were lost by July 1916 in the Battle of Verdun?

• 500,000

• 700,000

• 1 million

• 1.25 million

What was the main objective of the British in the Battle of the Somme?

• To capture Paris

• To invade Germany

• To relieve pressure on the Western Front

• To secure naval dominance

How many casualties were reported on the first day of the Battle of the Somme?

• 100,000

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 57,000

What was a significant public reaction in Britain to the Battle of the Somme?

• Increased support for the war

• Celebration of a quick victory

• Shock due to the high number of casualties

• Demand for more battles

What new technology was notably used by the British in the Battle of Passchendaele?

• Submarines

• Airplanes

• Tanks

• Radar

What was a major challenge faced by troops during the Battle of Passchendaele?

• Insufficient manpower

• Enemy air superiority

• Lack of ammunition

• Poor weather conditions

Approximately how many soldiers died in the Battle of Passchendaele?

• 1 million

• 2 million

• 1.5 million

• 500,000

What will the next lesson focus on?

• The Eastern Front

• The Gallipoli offensive

• The role of women in the war

• The Treaty of Versailles