World War I: Western Front

Mobilize

To position an army for war.

Gallipoli Campaign

Failed allied strategy of going through Istanbul to get Russia supplies.

Schliefflen Plan

Germany's plan to attack France first then Russia. It was the solution to a 2-front war.

Triple Alliance

Included Italy, Germany, Austria-Hungary. Later it became known as The Central Powers.

Triple Entente

Includes France, Russia, and Great Britain. Later it became known as The Allied Powers.

Western Front

Most of the fighting during WWI occurred here. Includes France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany

Battle of the Somme

One of the largest battles of WWI. Turned the tide of war in favor of the Allied powers.

Propaganda

One-sided information designed to make you feel, think, or do something.

No Man's Land

The territory between both trenches.

All Quiet On The Western Front

Written by Erich Maria Remarque, it tells the story of the Lost Generation.

New Technology

submarine, mustard gas, tank, machine gun, airplane