1914: The Descent into War (HSC SSCE Modern History): Flashcards
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Germany's main motivation for war in 1914
Germany's main motivation for war in 1914
Fear & strategic concern, not world domination
Schlieffen Plan's timeframe to defeat France
Schlieffen Plan's timeframe to defeat France
Six weeks
French casualties at Battle of the Frontiers
French casualties at Battle of the Frontiers
329,000
French casualties at Battle of the Marne
French casualties at Battle of the Marne
250,000
Russian casualties at Battle of Tannenberg
Russian casualties at Battle of Tannenberg
30,000 killed, 100,000 captured
Outcome of First Battle of Ypres (1914)
Outcome of First Battle of Ypres (1914)
Ended war of movement; trenches from Channel to Switzerland
Date & purpose of Germany's September Program
Date & purpose of Germany's September Program
9 Sept 1914; expanded war aims beyond defensive goals
Date & purpose of Pact of London
Date & purpose of Pact of London
4 Sept 1914; Entente commitment to fight until victory
Meaning of Burgfrieden
Meaning of Burgfrieden
Fortress peace; political truce to unite nation vs threats
Participants in Christmas Day Truce 1914
Participants in Christmas Day Truce 1914
Estimated 100,000 men