Reference no: EM131236305

Throughout this course you will be creating an online guide about Europe and the World Wars. Each week you will build on this until you have a comprehensive guide. You should build your guide in Weebly, or another website building site.

For Week 2, create a section on the development of stalemate on the Western Front.

Include the following information:

• Describe the development of stalemate on the Western Front, and include the following information:
  • How the Western Front materialized
  • How and why trench warfare developed
  • Descriptions of the battles of Verdun and Somme, including:
    • How the battle began
    • The geography of the battlefield
    • The nature of the fighting
    • The number of casualties
    • The advance or attempt to advance of the attacking force
    • The disposition of the forces at the end of the battle
  • The concept of total war
• Describe how the stalemate was broken, including:
  • The entry of the United States
  • Germany's 1918 western offensive
  • The Allies' Argonne operation
• Describe the resolution of the war, including:
  • Wilson's 14 points
  • Political effects in countries on both sides

Cite all sources according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.