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The Great War

The Great War. View the following images and complete the accompanying worksheet. So, what was life like in WWI???. W W I 1914-1919. Also known as the “Great War”, the “War of Nations”, and “The War to End All Wars” Allies vs. Central Powers Modern weapons with classic war techniques

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The Great War

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  1. The Great War View the following images and complete the accompanying worksheet So, what was life like in WWI???

  2. WWI 1914-1919 • Also known as the “Great War”, the “War of Nations”, and “The War to End All Wars” • Allies vs. Central Powers • Modern weapons with classic war techniques • Trench warfare

  3. What Happened…Briefly • Began with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. • This led to fighting between them, and then alliances came into play. • Very soon, nearly all the countries of Europe were at war. In 1917 the US joins the side of the allies. • Ended officially with the Treaty of Versailles June 28, 1919

  4. World War One was the first appearance of weapons of modern warfare. • Machine guns • Airplanes • Poison Gas • Tanks

  5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxfGhV5j2Bs

  6. WWI Trenchknife

  7. The “Red Baron” • Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen • 80 confirmed air combat victories • Shot in the chest while flying in April 1918 • What is unusual about his plane?

  8. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNevolyM1GQ&feature=related

  9. Toys • Snoopy • Pizza

  10. Poison Gas

  11. Mustard Gas

  12. Life in the trenches • PHOTOS • Worksheet

  13. Is this Allies or Central Powers? (Helmets)

  14. Fixing bayonets before going “over the top”

  15. What is particularly bad about this situation?

  16. Trenchfoot

  17. If you got trenchfoot, what did they do?

  18. TANKS • How do tanks change warfare??

  19. WWI British Tanks

  20. WWI German Tanks

  21. Tanks were immensely powerful. What could be a problem with tanks however? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHIp-hyXKWc

  22. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYWlhwmxg7g World War One was extremely destructive for nearly all of Europe. The United States lost just under 60,000 troops. The First Century plus of our country was a very difficult time. Many people gave their lives for us to have the things and opportunities that we have today. By the time the 1920s came around, the United States wanted to have some fun and not be at risk of being involved in a war.

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