PPT-The Battle of the Somme

1 st July 1916 1 st July 2016 Dawn July 1 st 1916 On July 1 st 1916 a four day artillery bombardment of the German trenches came to an end Several huge mines were detonated from tunnels that had been dug beneath the German trenches. th. century. They were fighting for four long years and it finally ended on the 11. th. of November 1918, but people thought it would be over by Christmas 1914. New Zealand fought in the Middle East, France Gallipoli and Belgium. They either got shot or bombed, died of disease or died of wounds. Some soldiers survived, but the effects of war took it’s toll on them. . ‘Rockets throwing a rope with a grapnel attached’. ‘Spring catapults, or special pumping apparatus to throw oil or petrol’. Above are three tactical suggestions . – Which one do you think is from the First World War.... L/O – To identify, link and make a judgement about the causes of the disaster. 1914 - Stalemate. By the end of 1914, the war had reached a stalemate. The techniques and weapons were . better suited to defence than attack. Madison Cooley, Audrey Huang, . and . Kathy Lin. (Doran) Thesis. As an effort to take down Britain, whom the Germans viewed as their biggest rival, Germany attacked their ally, France. The Germans launched an attack on the area where French valued the most, Verdun, France’s symbol of national prestige. Classified as the longest and most devastating battle in WWI, the Battle of Verdun disturbed. Women on the Western Front. 2500 Canadian women joined medical and field ambulance corps during the war; some served as nurses during the war.. Canadian nurses were called “. Bluebirds. ” after the colour of their uniform.. Canada’s Contributions on the WWI Battlefields. YPRES. The First Division of the CEF Arrived in France in February 1915. Their first action would come at Ypres in late April, alongside the French. The Germans broke international convention laws by using poison gas (chlorine) on the Allies. THE BATTLE OF SOMME. CALEB JOHNSTON, BETTY ZHOU, CHASE RAINES, AND SUNNY MALHOTRA. THESIS. In World War I, Douglas Haig’s offensive strategy resulted in one of the bloodiest battles fought in World War I which led to revised military tactics on both sides and technological advancements.. Luis S. Helen L. Rhiannon R. Daniel S.. Doran 02/06/2017. THESIS:. As a continuation of . the. . Battle. of . Verdun. , . the. . Battle. of . the. Somme . was. . specifically. . crafted. . to. 1. What do I need to revise; . Revised once. Revised Twice. The causes. of World War One. Nationalism: pride for one’s country.. Imperialism:. a desire to build an empire. . Militarism:. competition over army and navy. (arms race). Ypres. The Somme. Vimy. Ridge. Passchendaele. The Battle of Ypres (2. nd. ) . The Canadian Division reached the Western Front in February 1915. 2 months later, the Germans began using a new and deadly weapon - “. You are going to plan the Battle of the Somme. In groups you all need the ‘Battle planners Kit’ – Lay this on your tables.. Instructions from Head Quarters will be given, as a group you will be given time to consider and respond to the instructions. . No Mans Land-Flanders. View from Fire Step. Machine Gun Post. De-Lousing. Battle of Verdun 1916. German Chief of Staff – Von . Falkenhayn. “the forces of France will bleed to death”. 21 February 1916. German Military Strategy. Strike France 1. st. through Belgium (neutral). GB stranded. Focus on Russia. Trench Warfare. Warfare on Western Front. Long trenches. No Man’s Land. Separated the 2 sides. July 28. th. 1914, Austria-Hungry declares war on Serbia.. July 29. th. , Great Britain warns Germany that it can not remain neutral. German troops cross into France.. August 1. st. to August 4. th.