When did World War 1 start and end?
World War 1 started on 4th of August 1914 and ended November 11 1918.
How many soldiers went overseas?
416,809 soldiers enlisted which was 38.7% of the total male population.
End of war
Died 58,961
Wounded 166,811
Missing/prisoners 4,098
Sickness 87,865
64.98% of men who went overseas didn’t come home (ANZAC Committee)
End of war
Died 58,961
Wounded 166,811
Missing/prisoners 4,098
Sickness 87,865
64.98% of men who went overseas didn’t come home (ANZAC Committee)
Countries involved?
Allied Nations and their declaration dates.
1. Serbia - July 28 1914
2. Russia - August 1 1914
3. France - August 3 1914
4. Belgium - August 4 1914
5. Great Britain - August 4 1914
6. Montenegro - August 7 1914
7. Japan - August 23 1914
8. Italy - May 23 1915
9. Portugal - March 10 1916
10. Romania - August 27 1916
11. United States - April 5 1917
12. Cuba - April 8 1917
13. Panama - April 9 1917
14. Greece - July 16 1917
15. Siam - July 22 1917
16. Liberia - August 7 1917
17. China - August 14 1917
18 Haiti - September 23 1917
19. Brazil - October 27 1917
20. Guatemala - April 25 1918
21. Nicaragua - May 17 1918
22. Costa Rica - May 25 1918
Central Powers – Germany, Austro-Hungarian Empire, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire.
Countries and their declaration dates
1. Austria-Hungary July 28 1914
2. Germany August 1 1914
3. Turkey November 3 1914
4. Bulgaria October 4 1915
(ANZAC Committee)
At the start of WW1 there were two major alliances – Triple Entente’: UK, France, Russia, Corsica and Triple Alliance: Germany, Austro – Hungarian empire, Bosnia, Italy, Sicily, Sardinia.
1. Serbia - July 28 1914
2. Russia - August 1 1914
3. France - August 3 1914
4. Belgium - August 4 1914
5. Great Britain - August 4 1914
6. Montenegro - August 7 1914
7. Japan - August 23 1914
8. Italy - May 23 1915
9. Portugal - March 10 1916
10. Romania - August 27 1916
11. United States - April 5 1917
12. Cuba - April 8 1917
13. Panama - April 9 1917
14. Greece - July 16 1917
15. Siam - July 22 1917
16. Liberia - August 7 1917
17. China - August 14 1917
18 Haiti - September 23 1917
19. Brazil - October 27 1917
20. Guatemala - April 25 1918
21. Nicaragua - May 17 1918
22. Costa Rica - May 25 1918
Central Powers – Germany, Austro-Hungarian Empire, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire.
Countries and their declaration dates
1. Austria-Hungary July 28 1914
2. Germany August 1 1914
3. Turkey November 3 1914
4. Bulgaria October 4 1915
(ANZAC Committee)
At the start of WW1 there were two major alliances – Triple Entente’: UK, France, Russia, Corsica and Triple Alliance: Germany, Austro – Hungarian empire, Bosnia, Italy, Sicily, Sardinia.
Where did the war take place?
It was fought in the land, sea and air in the Western, Eastern and Italian fronts. The Western Front was through Belgium and some of France and Switzerland. The Eastern Front was mainly in Russia but also cut into some of the Austro – Hungarian Empire. The smallest front was the Italian Front in Italy which also included some of the Austro – Hungarian Empire. There were also other smaller battlefields in Greece, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire. (Robert Darlington, 2012)
Who did Australia support?
At the time, Australia was part of the British Empire therefore was also at war. They were the only country that didn’t have conscription. Even without conscription, Australian men still wanted to enlist. Some of them enlisted because they wanted to travel, escape unemployment, or go on an adventure. Most of them joined because they believed that Britain was fighting for the right reasons. When they were growing up, they were taught that they should be willing to die for their country and empire. They also believed that Australians needed to show their worth to Britain to be regarded as a Briton. (Robert Darlington, 2012)
Who was Australia's Prime Minister?
Australia had two prime ministers throughout the war. Andrew Fisher was prime minister from 17 September 1914 to 27 October 1915. He was followed by William Hughes from 27 October 1915 to 9 February 1923. (National Museum of Australia).
What was the Gallipoli Campaign's aim?
The Gallipoli campaign was to try and reduce stress on Russia by defeating Turkey. The reason that Australia went to the war was to help its ally, Britain. Winston Churchill believed that attacking Gallipoli would make the war shorter because –
- Turkey would be defeated therefore Austria – Hungary would be threatened
- 3 countries; Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania would be more convinced to join the allies
- War supplies could go through the Dardanelles to Russia, who were placed on the German front.
(Robert Darlington, 2012)
- Turkey would be defeated therefore Austria – Hungary would be threatened
- 3 countries; Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania would be more convinced to join the allies
- War supplies could go through the Dardanelles to Russia, who were placed on the German front.
(Robert Darlington, 2012)