1916: Stalemate (HSC SSCE Modern History): Flashcards
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Date Tsar Nicholas II took command of Russian army
Date Tsar Nicholas II took command of Russian army
5 September 1915
Two largest 'mega battles' of 1916
Two largest 'mega battles' of 1916
Verdun and the Somme
Falkenhayn's stated aim at Verdun
Falkenhayn's stated aim at Verdun
To 'bleed the French army white'
Total French & German casualties at Verdun
Total French & German casualties at Verdun
Roughly 700,000
Date of main British infantry attack at Somme
Date of main British infantry attack at Somme
1 July 1916
Significance of first day of Somme
Significance of first day of Somme
Worst single day in British military history
British casualties on first day of Somme
British casualties on first day of Somme
60,000 casualties; 20,000 killed
Brusilov Offensive's primary aim
Brusilov Offensive's primary aim
Force Germany to transfer troops from Western Front
Romania's strategic resource in Europe
Romania's strategic resource in Europe
Only significant oil fields in Europe
Date Lloyd George became British PM
Date Lloyd George became British PM
5 December 1916