Phases of WWI — how many?
Three main phases: movement war, trench warfare, return to movement.
1914 Movement War — role?
Initial rapid advances, German invasion of France.
Battle of the Marne — significance?
Stopped German advance, caused stalemate.
Trench Warfare — duration?
Mainly 1915-1917, static front lines.
Living conditions in trenches?
Harsh: rain, cold, mud, lice, mental strain.
Battle of Verdun — casualties?
Over 300,000 deaths, no territorial gain.
Return to Movement — year?
1918, final phase with Allied offensives.
WWI weapons — examples?
Tanks, aircraft, chemical gases, machine guns.
Civilian impact — changes?
Women in factories, societal upheaval.
WWI violence — key feature?
Unprecedented destruction, new deadly weapons.
Mutinies — cause?
Harsh living conditions, high casualties.
End of WWI — date?
November 11, 1918, armistice signed.
Answer 6 questions on World War I: From Movement to Stalemate.
1. What key feature characterized the 1914 Movement War phase of WWI?
2. What does the '1914 Movement War' primarily refer to in the context of World War I?
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