Unit 9.3 and 9.4 Flashcards

What was the first military action that Australia was involved in?

What was the second engagement that Australia was involved in?

When did Australian troops arrive and leave Gallipoli

Where were the 2 main battle areas that Australian troops were involved in after Gallipoli?

Why did Australian troops fight to defend the Suez Canal against the Ottoman Turks and what did they do after conquering the Sinai?

Explain the Battle of Beersheeba and what happened after Australian troops captured the city

Describe the types of Battles that Australian troops fought in between 1916 and 1917

Describe the Battle of Somme and when it occurred and explain the outcome

What was the Black day for the Germany

What was trench warfare?

Why was World War 1 often referred to as the first modern war?

What were the changes to weaponry fueled by?

Where were battles fought and what type of weapons were used?

How many casualties occurred in World War 1?

Whst are the three main lines of the trenches?

What was the communication trenches?

What usually happened when a major offensive was launched?

What was the purpose of barbed wire being put down?

What were some of the diseases that the men suffered in the trenches?

What is shell shock?