Section 1: Key Vocabulary Subject: History Year: 9 Summer 1— The First World War: Stalemate Tier 3 vocabulary Definition Section 2: Key Battles of the Western Front Section 3: Chronology Battle of Verdun The Schlieffen Plan German battle plan made in Sept 1914 Battle of the Marne: Battle which took (n) 1905 by General Von Verdun was fought in February 1916 place in September 1914 by the river Marne Schlieffen. Aim to avoid a war in France. France were pushing Germany Between the French and the Germans. on two fronts by invading back. Argued to be a turning point in the France through Belgium whilst This 6 month battle lead to the war of attrition. war. Russia armed. By July 700,000 men had lost their lives. Oct 1914 The Race to the Sea: An attempt to ‘out Western Front (n) A line of trenches ranging from flank’ (get around the end off) the French the sea to the Alps. Battle of the Somme troops; took place on 12th October. German troops moved towards the sea and British ANZAC (n) Australian and New Zealand's Took place in July 1916 and French troops attempted to stop them. troops. Fought by the English and the Germans. Zeppelin (n) Large bomber airship Nov 1914 Trench warfare began It began mainly to relieve pressure for the French at Verdun. No man’s land (n) An area of land between two April 1915 First poison gas attack countries or armies that is not 1.25 million men lost their life. controlled by anyone. Feb 1915 Gallipoli Campaign started Battle of Passchendaele U-Boat (n) Underwater boats— Feb1916 Battle of Verdun: The German attempt in submarines. 1917, highlights key technological changes in warfare with artillery February 1916 to capture the French forts in Tier 2 vocabulary Definition Kiled 10,000 Germans in one stroke. Verdun. Patriotism (n) Love of your country . The weather condition at Passchendaele was very muddy which May 1916 Battle of Jutland: Major sea battle in First Blockade (n) Prevent access to an area. caused lots of problems during the battle. World War between Germany and Britain. Stalemate (n) A point were neither side are winning. July 1916 Battle of the Somme: Battle in July 1916 Over the top (n) The order given to soldiers in The war on other fronts aimed to relieve pressure for the French at the trenches to charge over The Gallipoli Campaign in 1915 Verdun. the top of them towards the enemy. Land invasion from the British, French and the ANZAC forces. April 1917 America enters the First World War Poison Gas (n) First poison gas attack was in Lead by Winston Churchill and was seen as a huge failure for Britain July 1917 Battle of Passchendaele: Battle in July 1917 April 1915 by the Germans. as they were ambushed by the Turkish soldiers on the beaches. They released chlorine gas in also known as the Third Battle of Ypres. No Man’s Land which spread “Battle of Mud”. into the British trenches. Battle of Jutland in May 1916 1916- 1917 The blockade of Germany begins Trenches (n) A defensive tactic of digging into the ground to hide from This was the only battle at sea during World War One. artillery shells and machine March 1918 Germany launch the Spring Offensive Germany and Britain. guns. Aug1918 The Allies launch the Hundred Days Convoy (v) Ships carrying resources sailing England lost 14 ships and 6000 sailors whereas Germany lost 13 Offensive close together in large groups ships and 2500 sailors. protected by warships. .