Battles of WWI

Battles of the Marne German army advancing through Belgium and northern France. Caused panic in the French German army advancing through Belgium and northern France. Caused panic in the French Army who rushed from Paris to halt attack. Germans were stopped Army who rushed from Paris to halt attack. Germans were stopped

Battles of Ypres attempt by the British to stop the advances of Germans attempt by the British to stop the advances of Germans First use of poison gas First use of poison gas Over-ambitious aims, bad weather, and bad judgements led to horrific losses. Total casualties Over-ambitious aims, bad weather, and bad judgements led to horrific losses. Total casualties for this one battle reached over 250,000. for this one battle reached over 250,000.

Battle of Somme “Big Push” attack across river Somme by British. Huge Failure. Soldiers did not follow orders, “Big Push” attack across river Somme by British. Huge Failure. Soldiers did not follow orders, artillery bombardment did not dislodge German wire or destroy machine-gun posts. artillery bombardment did not dislodge German wire or destroy machine-gun posts. One of the biggest slaughters in military history. One of the biggest slaughters in military history.

Battle of Cambrai British launched the first full-scale offensive with the tank. 476 tanks charged towards German lines. British launched the first full-scale offensive with the tank. 476 tanks charged towards German lines. Success surprised both sides and British were not prepared for the victory. Success surprised both sides and British were not prepared for the victory.

Casualties Great Britain-1,000,000 Great Britain-1,000,000 France-1,300,000 France-1,300,000 Russia-1,700,000 Russia-1,700,000 Germany and allies-3,500,000 Germany and allies-3,500,000 America-50,000 America-50,000

Casualties At least 5,500 people died per day during WWI At least 5,500 people died per day during WWI

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