Fighting the Great War: WWI

In which way was the Central Powers' offensive at Verdun similar to the Allied offensive at Somme?

Both battles had high casualties without either side winning an advantage.

What did it mean to "go over the top" during World War I?

It was the phrase for when soldiers left the trenches to rush into No Man's Land.

What is one way the Eastern Front was different from the Western Front

The Eastern Front had front lines that moved widely, while the Western Front did not.

What was the most significant effect of UBoat attacks on the fighting on land?

They destroyed vital supplies

Why did the British introduce the tank in World War I?

They hoped to break the stalemate by successfully conquering No Man's Land.

How did the Russian commanders' response to reduced war production increase the casualties in World War I?

They sent masses of peasant soldiers into combat, some unarmed.

What effect did the British naval blockade have on the Axis powers?

food shortage in Germany

Which new type of warfare was responsible for civilian and military deaths and was banned after the war?

poison gas