Question

The well known persons who participated in first world war

Answer 1

Georges Clemenceau (1841 – 1929) French Prime Minister from 1917-1920. Clemenceau known as the “Tiger” was a key figure in holding French resolve to fight for total victory when others considered negotiating a treaty with Germany. He took a harsh position against Germany at the Treaty of Versailles.

Woodrow Wilson (1856 – 1924) Initially sought to keep America out of the global conflict. But, in 1917, he finally relented and took America into the war against Germany. After the war, he strove to develop the League of Nations and impose a fair peace settlement on the defeated parties.

David Lloyd George (1863 – 1945) Prime Minister of the UK from 1916 to the end of war. Played a key role in organising the British war effort. He created a war cabinet of five key people, which he hoped would prevent the mistakes of the first two years.

Winston Churchill (1874-1964) First Lord of the Admiralty. Resigned in 1915 for his role in the unsuccessful Gallipoli campaign. He returned as an officer on the Western front for several months. In 1917, he was appointed Minister of Munitions where he was successful in organising supplies.

Tsar Nicholas II (1868 – 1918) The last Russian Emperor. As head of state, Tsar Nicholas II approved Russia’s entry into the First World War. Russia lost over 3.3 million men – and disillusionment with the running of the war led to his overthrow in 1917 and Russia’s ultimate exit from the war.

V.Lenin (1870-1924) – Leader of the Russian Revolution in 1917. With German help, Lenin was smuggled into Russia where he successfully led the Russian revolution and accepted a harsh peace treaty with Germany in return for leaving the conflict.

Paul von Hindenburg (1847 – 1934) A Prussian general. Von Hindenburg led the Germany army to a major success at the Battle of Tannenburg. He rose to be Chief of the General Staff and was one of the most influential political figures in the government.

lord-kitchenerLord Kitchener (1850 – 1916) Appointed Secretary of State in 1914, Kitchener played a crucial role in raising a large volunteer army in Britain. He led efforts to expand arms production and set Britain on course for the long effort of the war.

Generals of First World War


Erich Ludendorff (1865 – 1937) As a German general he achieved major success at Liege and Tannenburg. He rose to be joint head of the German army with Hindenburg. He advocated unrestricted submarine warfare and the policy of ‘lebensraum’. He also led the unsuccessful final German offensive of 1918.

John J. Pershing (1860-1948) Commander in Chief of American forces in Europe. Pershing was adamant that American forces would be commanded by an American and not fall under Allied command. During the final offensive, American troops played a key role.

Marshal Phillipe Petain. (1856-1951) The hero of Verdun. French general who helped defend Verdun and maintained the morale of the French army during the difficult mutinous years of 1917. Promoted to Marshal of France.

Douglas Haig (1861-1928) British General and Commander in Chief. Best known for his involvement in planning the unsuccessful Somme offensive of 1916. A controversial figure, he was also involved in the final successful Allied offensive of 1918.

Ataturk (1881-1938) – Turkish general responsible for holding off the Allies at Gallipoli during 1915. In 1917, he was appointed Commander of the Seventh Army. After the war, he led the Turkish national movement in the War of Independence.

Alfred von Tirpitz (1849 – 1930) German admiral. He was responsible for the build-up of the German navy pre-war, though the German navy was never able to eclipse the British navy. His aggressive submarine war antagonised the Americans, and he was dismissed in 1916.


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