i need 20 facts about world war 1 and i need 10 more.can anyone give me 10 facts on world war 1 please?
2007-03-21 07:14:08 · 7 answers · asked by Snow White 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Hiya.
Lasted from 1914 to 1918
Vast military cemetrys in palces like Ypres and Flanders Fields
Lots of the Solidiers suffered from 'Trench Foot' caused by standing in wet ditches 24/7.
When commanded to 'Go over the top' the soldiers scrambled up ladders and tried to advance towards the enemies front line. (95% of them were killed as soon as they went over the top.
Failure to go over the top or deserting your post resulted in execution at dawn by a firing squad.
Many soldiers convicted of cowardice were executed but in fact were suffering from 'Shell Shock' and simply couldn't fathom out what to do, where to go, how to behave etc - some of these have now been pardoned posthumously.
Acts of extreme bravery were mentioned in dispatches (notes back from the front line to England). These soldiers were awarded many differing types of medals dependant on the nature of the bravery shown - Victoria Cross, Iron Cross etc.
Conditions were very basic and not for the faint hearted.
Some of the amazing tunnels and trenches can still be found intact, including underground hospitals etc and are now tourist attractions. (Belgium)
There were specific military hospitals back in England to treat wounded Soldiers and help them recuperate. The Last one in the country left is Haslar and that is just about to close.
Well that's ten!! - Hope they help
2007-03-21 07:37:28 · answer #1 · answered by Wantstohelpu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. We won
2. Americans late
3. Field Marshal Haig was an idiot
4. France, most ungrateful nation on earth
5. Aircraft used for the first time in combat
6. Tanks used for the first time
7. The Red Baron received a full military honours funeral, with soldiers from both sides attending.
8. We won the Christmas Day football match in No-man's land (even though I don't know the score).
9. Woman went to work en masse for the first time.
10. Germany - Bad.
2007-03-21 07:25:14 · answer #2 · answered by Mighty C 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. Kaiser Wilhelm suffered from a birth defect that did not allow one of his arms to be fully functional. This is why in all the pictures of him he has a strange glove on to make his hand appear to be normal.
2. After Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo the following events took place: (assassination: 28 June 1914)
* Germany grants Austria-Hungary a 'blank check" to punish Serbia (6 July, 1914)
* Austria-Hungary submits a punitive ultimatum to Serbia (23 July 1914)
* Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia (28 July 1914)
* the Russian Army Mobilizes: (31 July 1914)
* Germany and France mobilize because Russia mobilized (1 August 1914)
* Germany gives an ultimatum to Belgium that results in Britain giving an ultimatum to Germany ( 2 + 3 August, 1914)
* War begins because Germany invades Belgium (4 August 1914)
These are kinda random but I hope they help!
2007-03-21 07:27:54 · answer #3 · answered by AdventuresWithBaby 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is the perfect thing for all of your world war one facts
2007-03-21 07:18:50 · answer #4 · answered by One who wonders about life 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It was the first time tanks were used.
The result with the splitting of Germany,was one of the reasons for the 2nd world war.
2007-03-21 07:23:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
hello there
i found the following web site when i was asked about the 1st world war by my girlfriends 14 year old daughter
2007-03-21 07:23:55 · answer #6 · answered by Creef 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The first time that WMD in the form of deadly gas was used.
2007-03-21 07:39:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋