Eastern Front vs Western Front World History 3201

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Eastern Front vs. Western Front World History 3201 October 2014

Eastern Front vs. Western Front World History 3201 October 2014

WW 1 You have already examined some of the characteristics associated with the Eastern

WW 1 You have already examined some of the characteristics associated with the Eastern and Western Fronts including: Ø The 1 st Battle of the Marne (September 1914) Ø Battle of Tannenburg (August 1914) Ø Battle of the Somme (July 1, 1916) Ø Stalemate on the Western Front (Trench deadlock) Ø New technologies / weapons But what about the major differences that characterized the fighting that occurred? Complete your handout using the following slides

Eastern Front Longer (1, 600 km) – Baltic Sea in north to Black Sea

Eastern Front Longer (1, 600 km) – Baltic Sea in north to Black Sea in south.

Eastern Front More mobile and unstable as a result. Impossible to establish permanent trenches.

Eastern Front More mobile and unstable as a result. Impossible to establish permanent trenches. Troops widely dispersed so the enemy (Germany) could break through more easily.

Eastern Front When the line was breached, a primitive line of communications made things

Eastern Front When the line was breached, a primitive line of communications made things worse. Reinforcements had to be found for counter attack. Harsh winter made for unbearable conditions.

Eastern Front View the Eastern Front video (8 Mins)

Eastern Front View the Eastern Front video (8 Mins)

Western Front Shorter (700 km) – Belgian coast in the north to Swiss border

Western Front Shorter (700 km) – Belgian coast in the north to Swiss border in the south

Western Front Line of trenches stretched whole way with little movement for Allied and

Western Front Line of trenches stretched whole way with little movement for Allied and Central Powers. (STALEMATE)

Western Front Mud, lice and vermin created horrific conditions in trenches. MUD LICE Trench

Western Front Mud, lice and vermin created horrific conditions in trenches. MUD LICE Trench Foot

1917 Turning Point Two key events we have to examine over the coming days

1917 Turning Point Two key events we have to examine over the coming days that happened in 11917 Ø USA enter on the Allied side against the Central Powers Ø A communist revolution in Russia deposes the Czar / Romanov royal family & takes Russia out of the war (More on this in unit 2)