The Great War Ends

Things not looking good for the allies:Offensives on the Western Front

defeatedRussia withdrew from the war

The positives:US entry into the war provided-

psychological boostfresh troops and materials

1917

Germany was free to concentrate on the Western front

Erich LudendorffGerman military commanderDesigned final military gamble

-offensive to break stalemate-running low on provisions, soldiers, and home front growing tired of war

Final Push on the Western Front

German attack launched March 1918By April, German troops were within 50 miles

of ParisStopped at the Second Battle of Marne July 18

by French, American, and Moroccan troops

The Attack

August 8 - Second Battle of the Somme“Black day of the German army in the history of this war”

Allies defeated GermanyBegan the 100 Days Offensive

- series of consistent victories for the Allies.- led to Germany’s surrender

100 Days Offensive

New German Government11/03/1918Workers and soldiers in

northern Germany mutinied & took over civilian and government offices

Emperor William II left the country

Social democrats under Friedrich Ebert form Democratic Republic

The 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 and Armistice was signed (a truce)

The Armistice

Armistice Day

In January 1919, the victorious Allied nations met in Paris for a final settlement of WWI

The Paris Peace Conference

The Treaty of VersaillesSimulation

The Great Powers at the Treaty of Versailles

Loyd George- Great Britain

Giorgio Sonnio- Italy

Woodrow Wilson- USA

Georges Clemenceau-France

War over-Peace declared!!!Scenario

11th November 1918, 1100hrs - the war to end all wars have ended!

7,849,000 soldiers lay dead in the fields of Europe - a generation wipe out by bomb, bullet and gas.

The Allied powers meet to decide on the key points surrounding the First World War. They were to decide who caused the war, who is to pay and what is to become of Germany, Austria and indeed Europe as a whole.

This simulation is to see what your responses would have been if you had been at the treaty.

The Rules1. There is to be no shouting or raised voices of any kind - a diplomat does not raise their voice to answer a question or attack an opinion.

2. Remain seated.3. No conferring with other tables as to their responses and answers.

4. If you need to speak to the Teacher then raise your hand - do not call out.

5. You must remain in your character during the simulation - only follow what your character would have done – not what you think you should do.

6. Be careful to make sure everyone has his or her say and no one is left out.