Introduction to WW1
Following the assassination of Franz-Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, in June 1914 at Sarajevo, a system of alliances brought all of Europe into a state of war within six weeks.
- Between August and December 1914, it was a war of movement as the states launched massive offensives.
- Since no side gained a decisive victory, each side dug trenches and it became a war of positions for the next three years.
- In 1917, revolutionary Russia pulled out of the war and the USA entered on the side of the Allies. In spring 1918.
- It again became a war of movement on the western front until an armistice was signed on 11th November 1918.
Introductory PowerPoint:
WW1 in colour: episode one:
Oral Comprehension Worksheet Part One
World War One Episode One Worksheet
Document for the immediate causes of WW1 and homework (including questions):
World War One in colour, episode 2: