Main battles

Question 1

Timeline of main battles

Answer 1

• 1st battle of Ypres, 1914
• 2nd battle of Ypres, 1915
• Battle of the Somme, 1916
• 3rd battle of Ypres, 1917

Question 2

What was first used in the 2nd battle of Ypres?

Answer 2

Chlorine gas, by the Germans.

Question 3

What is the Battle of the Somme notable for?

Answer 3

The extreme casualties on both sides (60,000 British on 1st day!).

Question 4

What was first used in the 3rd battle of Ypres?

Answer 4

Mustard gas.