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Central Powers
The Central forces of World War 2 were lead by the German Republic and included the Austrian-Hungarian Empire, the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Bulgaria against the Allied Forces.
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Why did the German navy mutiny at Kiel during World War 1?
The context was that the national government had already started negotiating an armistice with the allies, and the whole country knew the Great War was approaching its end. With the exception of the U-boat division, the German Navy had not done well during the previous four years. Senior Fleet officers (undisclosed to Max von Baden, the Chancellor in Berlin, who would have refused permission) decided to have a final fling at the Royal Navy, more to boost their own sagging egos than for any other good military reason. Word got out, and the crews refused to sail from Kiel. Wilhelmshavn quickly followed suit. Although command of the naval bases was promptly relieved and replaced, the movement grew; in quick succession, there were civilian uprisings in several inland cities, the socialists declared revolution in Berlin, Bayern seceded from the Nation, and the Kaiser abdicated.
Germany's two major allies, Austria-Hungary & Turkey, were being defeated, and on the verge of collapse when the Germans began their last final offensive in France in the spring of 1918. The Germans had just defeated the Russian and were concentrating all efforts on winning in France before the bulk of American troops could begin arriving in France in mid-1918. The German spring offensive failed, in part because American troops that had already arrived in France were sent to the front to help the French. By mid-1918 the additional American troops allowed the British, French, and Americans to conduct a series of successful attacks that finally broke open the German lines. The German army quickly realized that final defeat was coming soon, so they convinced the German government to end the war with an Armistice.
What was US president Woodrow Wilson's goal behind creating a League of Nations after World War 1?
Wilson wanted to create a political power that would basically monitor contries in an attempt to prevent another world war (keep peace).
Why are the British and German trenches different?
TheGermans realized that they would have to stay in hem longer so they carefully planned their trenches. The British however didn't realize this and hastily constructed their trenches.
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Where was the most damage done in World War 1?
France, & Belgium. Mostly in the area north & northeast of Paris, in the area where the Germans faced the Allies from 1914-1918.
Was Great Britain prepared for World War 1?
This is an opinion type question. Yes, Great Britain & all the other major nations in Europe were probably too prepared, and too willing to go to war over an issue that should have been resolved short of the bloody war it became. Great Britain was prepared to go to war, however..... it was not prepared to win the type of war that "The Great War" (WW1) became. Submarine warfare, naval mine warfare, trench warfare, high attrition warfare, and air warfare were all new aspects of the war, that Great Britain was not prepared for. Great Britain, France & Italy most likely would have lost the war had it not been for the United States. Russia was already defeated. Great Britain was also not prepared to cooperate effectively with its Allies (France, US, Italy, etc) or with its Commonwealth nations (Canada, Australia, etc.). Great Britain had not prepared it military leaders to fight in modern conditions against a well trained, led & equipped army on the continent of Europe (the Germans). It consistently under-estimated the enemy. Before the war started, Great Britain failed to understand the dangers of pledging blanket support to other nations on the continent, regardless of circumstances or consequences. Overall the biggest failing after the war started was poor army leadership at the higher levels of command.
What slang terms did German soldiers use for French soldiers in World War 1?
On the German side, the favoured names for the French were Franzmann and several names based on germanised French phrases: Parlewuhs (parlez-vous), Wulewuhs(voulez-vous), Olala, and the very popular Tulemong(tous le monde). (28) For British soldiers, the Germans, like the French, used "Tommy," although naturally deforming the pronunciation. Ref: http://www.firstworldwar.com/features/slang.htm
What was the military power of Russia in 1914?
Russia in 1914 suffered from a lack of modernization. Their standing army had fallen behind those of other European powers and lacked cohesion and training.
Where were children evacuated in WW1?
In England during World War I and World War II, children were evacuated to the country. They were moved out of the cities for their safety.
When does Germany resume unrestricted submarine warfare?
Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare in 1915. The Germans declared the waters around the British Isle a war zone. The would attack any merchant ship entering that area.
What four powers made up the central powers at the beginning of ww1?
There were only 3
German Empire
Austria-Hungry Empire
Ottoman Empire
NO! there are 4
Germany, Austria Hungary, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire
What is a nation called that does not take part in a war?
Neutralism is a foreign policy position wherein a state remains neutral in future wars. A nation that does not participate in a war is called a neutral state.
Who is the big loser in World War I?
The losers of World War 1 were the "Central Powers". They lost to the "Allied Powers".
Losers:
- Germany
- Austria/Hungary
- Bulgaria
- Ottoman Empire
