STRATEGIES FOR WAR AND THE BEGINNING OF THE WAR
STRATEGY
GERMANY
FRANCE
AUSTRIA-HUNGARY
RUSSIA
GREAT BRITAIN
UNITED STATES
DESCRIPTION
Directions: Read Ch. 13/Sec. 2 (pgs. 367-371), or pages 8-13 in the online text
reading and respond to the following questions based on the reading.
Describe the “domino effect” that was created by the alliance system. What was the
reaction of each country after Austria’s declaration of war against Serbia.
Explain the general strategy of Germany’s Schlieffen plan?
The opening Battle of the Marne is considered the single most important event of
World War I. Explain the events of the Battle of the Marne, and why the result was
so significant.
Describe the general strategy and conditions of “trench warfare.” Explain why the
use of the strategy resulted in very little gain for either side.
Describe the uses and purpose of four new weapons of war described in this section
of the book.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Think About: Did the new weapons of war provide a quick end to the war?
Explain why Russia was at a disadvantage compared to other countries fighting in
WWI. Russia’s people were its major asset during WWI. Why did this asset turn into
a major disadvantage?