Do Whatcha Know!
What do you think caused devastation like this? What kind of impact do you think it had on the people walking in the photo?
Intro to New Material
By 1916, the war is deadlocked
-Fighting takes place along borders of Germany
--Eastern Front: German-Russian border
--Western Front: German-Belgian and German-French borders
Three of the bloodiest battles in history are on Western Front
-Battle of Verdun (France)
--Germany vs. France, Feb-Dec 1916
-Battle of the Somme (France)
--England & France vs. Germany, July-Nov 1916
-3rd Battle of Ypres (Belgium)
--England & France & colonies vs. Germany, June-Sep 1917
Create a chart with 4 columns and 9 rows. In the first column will go prompts for details about each battle:
* where the battle occurred,
* who was involved,
* when it occurred,
* what led to its occurrence,
* battle conditions, such as the weather.
* how many casualties,
* types of weapons used,
* the end result of the war (who "won" the battle and its effect on everything around it, including civilians).
In the second, third, and fourth columns, you will fill in this information about the Battle of Verdun, the Battle of the Somme, and the Third Battle of Ypres.
Guided Practice
Use your notes to fill in the first three rows of your chart: where the battle occurred, who was involved, and when it occurred.
Independent Practice
Conduct Internet research to complete the rest of the chart. Use the PBS Great War site to help you begin.
Learning Log
By 1917, who was winning the Great War? What was the cost of this victory? What do you think will happen next?
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