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The Catalysts of WW1 and the Trench Warfare Stalemate

Explore the factors leading to WW1 and the brutal reality of trench warfare, where millions perished for minimal territorial gains. Learn about militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, and the devastating consequences that ensued. Witness the Schlieffen Plan, Belgium's resistance, and the Western Front battles that led to a stalemate. Immerse yourself in the grim reality of trench warfare and the tragic loss of life in No Man's Land.

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The Catalysts of WW1 and the Trench Warfare Stalemate

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  1. Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism Archduke Franz Ferdinand System of support if a country is attacked A strong country taking over a weaker country Belief that your nation is the best Heir to the A-H throne who was assassinated Build up of military Group that killed the Archduke WW1 #7: War is on!

  2. Germany: Knew it was surrounded by enemies & must act fast to win this war • Schlieffen Plan: attack France 1st quickly (since it had few railroads), then turn to Russia • France realized this & put all their troops along border w/Germany

  3. Germany asked Belgium (who was neutral – didn’t take sides) if they could pass through • Belgium said NO! • So, Ger invades Belg • Britain was friends w/Belg & this forces Britain to enter the war

  4. Western Front: front is the place of battle • Ger gains several quick victories: • Overtakes Belgium • Gets nearly to Paris, France’s capital city • But, France fights back & pushes Ger back • Ger’s quick attack slows to a stalemate(nothing moves) in France • This gives Russia time to mobilize (move troops & equipment) and begin to attack Ger in east

  5. Trench Warfare • Each side builds a ditch • Area in b/w ditches is called NO MAN’s LAND • In 1 day – 20,000 British troops will die • Millions will die only to gain a few miles of territory

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