battle of the somme
battle between British forces and Germans. To relieve the pressure from Verdon (France) when Germans tried to get through France
Schlieffen plan
Germany’s plan which called for a swift knockout of France followed by defensive action against Russia
battle of the Marne
battle that caused significant death and caused the beginning of trench warfare. Italy left triple alliance and joined the allies
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Treaty with Germany that took Russia out of the war. Gave the Germans possession/control of much of Russia’s territory and 1/4 of its population