1. WWI The War

2. Enthusiasm Many people were excited when war broke out. Most thought it would be glamorous and exciting. Most thought it would be quick.

3. The Schlieffen Plan Once the War started, the Germans unleashed the Schlieffen Plan. The plan was a way to deal with fighting a 2-front war. It called for a quick knock-out of one of the opponents. Most of the troops went through Belgium which was neutral.

5. The invasions through Belgium resulted in many civilians killed and hurt Germany’s reputation. This led to the Germans being called “barbarians” and “Huns”. England entered the war as a result of German invasion of Belgium. The German advance to Paris was halted at the Marne River in what is known as the battle of the Marne. This ended the hope for a quick war.

6. A 2-Front War By late 1914, there were 2 European fronts: The Western Front—In France where trench warfare took place. England and France fought against Germany. The Eastern Front—In Russia, it was too big for trench warfare.

7. Trench Warfare Both sides would attempt many offensives, but most were futile.

8. Trench Lines

11. Trench Warfare

13. Trench Diagram

15. WWI Artillery

16. Trench Foot A infection caused by cold wet, unsanitary conditions.

18. Trench Foot

19. Body Lice

20. Gas Attack

24. New Weapons Planes Tanks Poison Gas Machine Guns Submarines

26. Mutinies 1917 Many French Troops refuse to attack.

27. The Numbers Battle of Somme = 5 months Gallipoli = 8 months Verdun = 10 months

28. Numbers (continued) Somme = 4 million participants 20,000 Brits die in 1 st day 900 Frenchmen per day killed on average for the war 1,300 Germans killed per day on average for the war.

30. Global War French and Brits use troops from their colonies

31. 1917 Turning Point A. Revolution in Russia B. Americans enter the war

32. The Americans Are neutral, but selling goods to both sides, but mainly England. Both England and Germany enact naval blockades. Germany uses Subs.

34. U-Boats

37. US Joins the War 1917 Germans break Sussex pledge The Zimmerman Telegram

38. The End German Allies quit Germans launch one last offensive 1918. American reinforcements too much; all others are exhausted.

39. Final Numbers 10 million killed 20 million wounded US only 115,000 (only in battle last 4 months)