The Great WarThe Great War

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So, what was life like in WWI???So, what was life like in WWI???

WW WW I I 1914-19191914-1919

Also known as the “Great War”, the “War Also known as the “Great War”, the “War of Nations”, and “The War to End All Wars”of Nations”, and “The War to End All Wars”

AlliesAllies vs. vs. Central PowersCentral Powers

Modern weapons with classic war Modern weapons with classic war techniquestechniques

Trench warfareTrench warfare

What Happened…BrieflyWhat Happened…Briefly

Began with the assassination of Archduke Franz Began with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.Ferdinand of Austria.

This led to fighting between them, and then This led to fighting between them, and then alliances came into play.alliances came into play.

Very soon, nearly all the countries of Europe were Very soon, nearly all the countries of Europe were at war. In 1917 the US joins the side of the allies.at war. In 1917 the US joins the side of the allies.

Ended officially with the Treaty of Versailles Ended officially with the Treaty of Versailles June 28, 1919June 28, 1919

World War One was the first World War One was the first appearance of weapons of modern appearance of weapons of modern

warfare.warfare.

Machine gunsMachine guns

AirplanesAirplanes

Poison GasPoison Gas

TanksTanks

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

WWI Trenchknife

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?

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

Toys Snoopy Pizza

Poison Gas

Mustard Gas

Life in the trenches

PHOTOS Worksheet

Is this Allies or Central Powers? (Helmets)

Fixing bayonets before going “over the top”

What is particularly bad about this situation?

Trenchfoot

If you got trenchfoot, what did they do?

TANKS How do tanks change warfare??

WWI British Tanks

WWI German Tanks

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

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World War One was extremely destructive for nearly World War One was extremely destructive for nearly all of Europe. The United States lost just under all of Europe. The United States lost just under 60,000 troops.60,000 troops.

The First Century plus of our country was a very The First Century plus of our country was a very difficult time. Many people gave their lives for us to difficult time. Many people gave their lives for us to have the things and opportunities that we have have the things and opportunities that we have today.today.

By the time the 1920s came around, the United By the time the 1920s came around, the United States wanted to have some fun and not be at risk States wanted to have some fun and not be at risk of being involved in a war.of being involved in a war.