1. Bellwork: November 26th Why did the Schlieffen Plan fail?
What was the Central Powers biggest strength? Biggest weakness?
What was the Allied Powers’ biggest strength? Biggest weakness?
THINKER: According to the data outlined on page 121-2, which country would you rank the most powerful in 1913? Why?

2. WWI: The Three “Fronts”

3. Western Front English Channel – Swiss Alps (198 miles)
After declarations of war in July-August 1914, governments made their opening moves:
A-H opened fire on Serbia
Russia mobilized
Britain prepared its forces
Schlieffen Plan - Germany
Failures were followed by a “race to the sea,” which resulted in construction of trenches  STALEMATE!

4. Eastern Front Russia, Austria-Hungary, Turkey
After Russia mobilized quickly, Germany had to divert troops East
Limited success
Pattern  Russians could defeat Austrians, but not the Germans, and Germans had to keep coming to aide of Austrians
Russia’s position worsened once Turkey joined (cut main supply route through the Dardanelles)

5. Diversionary Fronts Balkan Front Italian Front
Bulgaria joins; Allies launch offensive
Italian Front
Placed heavy burden on Austrians (deploy ½ of forces)
Turkey & Middle East Fronts
Allies attempt to force Turkish surrender  aide Russia!
War in Colonial Territories

6. HOMEWORK: Key Operations and Technological/Weapon Development
Read pages and complete the following on your note worksheet:
Operations:
Belgium
Battle of the Marne
Trench Warfare
Technological Developments/Weapons:
Aircraft
Chemical Warfare