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<a href='http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/schlieffen_plan.htm' >The Schlieffen Plan
The Schlieffen Plan was developed by German Cheif Alfred von Schlieffen for Germany's plan for war against France and Russia. Wanted to avoid a war on two fronts. -
The British Declaration of War
In order for the Schliefflen Plan to succeed, Germany had to past through neutral Belgium, which highly upset Britain due to the fact that Britain had signed a treaty along with other European countries guaranteering Belgium neutrallity, thus Britain declaring war on Germany. -
First Battle of the Marne begins
Britain and France defeated Germany in the first battle of Marne, ending Gerrmany's hopes for controlling the western front. -
First Battle of Ypres
Battle beween Bristain, France, Belgium, and Germany. It was an ideal trench warfare. They wanted to take cotrol of the city due to the advantages it had on the english channel. -
In the second battle of Ypres, Germany launched a new war tactic surprising many and even themselves. Chlorine gas. Although it did cause deaths, it also harmed themselves.They used this dumping more than 50 tons on the french colonial division. The second battle of Ypres is known for the use of chemicals and chlorine gas.
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Battle of Gallipoli
Once the Ottoman empire entered the war, Churchill developed a plan for attacking the Dardanelles. The battle of Gallipoli was between the Turks and the Allies. -
The Battle of Verdun The battle of Verdun suffered many casualities, whcih makes it different than the other wars. The battle of Verdun was an artillery battle in order to destroy each other’s trenches.Alough many say Germany lost the battle both suffered consequences because of this battle. This battle then resulted in the battle of Somme.
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Batle of the SommeThe Battle of Somme
Just on the first day of the battle of Somme Briatain lost more than 57,000 casualities. and by the end of it, both allied and central powers wouold have lost 1.5 million men.It also was a time when British improve thei military tactics. -
Allies attack on GermanyThe allies launched an attack on Germany, in which they were able to push Germany back. They planned o attack by destroying German submarine bases. This third battle of Ypres is one of the most costly offensives in WW1.
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Battle of Cambrai
. The British and German were against each other. The battle of Cambrai was known for the strong tank use. Although they were also used in other battles before, it was more significant in his battle due to the strong tactics it contributed.
