The War 23-2 Reading Check Questions
How did the war on the Eastern Front differ from the war on the Western Front?
The war on the Eastern front is marked by mobility.
What caused the widening of the war?
The war widened as the powers on each side tried to gain allies who might help them get the winning advantage. The stalemate on the Western front necessitated finding a different way to win the war.
What was the effect of total war on ordinary citizens?
They all contributed to the war effort.
Why were military leaders baffled by trench warfare?
They did not foresee the harshness or the stalemate it created.
Why did the Germans resort to unrestricted submarine warfare?
They did to stop ships from supplying their enemies.