The First World War Context

How was the First World War fought?

By the end of 1914, both the Allied and German forces had stopped advancing. In order to try to hold the territory they had, each side dug trenches. A new type of warfare had begun.

Which First World War battles were important for medical treatment?

There were many significant locations, events and battles in the First World War. However, some of the most important in the development of medical treatment were:

• ❖ First Battle of Ypres.
• ❖ Hill 60.
• ❖ Second Battle of Ypres.
• ❖ The Somme.
• ❖ Third Battle of Ypres.
• ❖ Arras.
• ❖ Cambrai.