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Campbell join Port Huron National Guard
Campbell joins Port Huron National Guard at the age 16. The national guard is part of the reserve components of the United States Armed Forces. They also are a reserve military force. The national guard was made to protect the state they are in. Back then people can become a member of the national guard at the age of 16. -
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Archduke Assassination
Archduke Franz Ferdinand is assassinated in Sarajevo. His death is the event that sparks World War I. Ferdinand and his wife motorcade maneuvered through the streets of Sarajevo. Ferdinand was next in line to the Austro-Hungarian throne. Ferdinand's death was one of the few events that lead to world war one. -
World War I Begins
Germany invades Belgium, beginning World War I. It was also known as the great war. A global war originating in Europe that lasted from 28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918. One of the largest wars in history -
Russia Mobilizes
Russia mobilizes its vast army to intervene against Austria-Hungary in favor of its ally, Serbia. Russia entered the first world war with the largest army in the world. The Russian Ministry of War was commanded by General Sukhomlinov. The first offensive Russia launched was in August 1914. -
Germans Fire
The Germans fire shells filled with chlorine gas at Allied lines. This is the first time that large amounts of gas are used in battle. The result is the near-collapse of the French lines. The Germans are unable to take advantage of the breach. -
Lusitania Sinks
A German submarine sinks the passenger liner Lusitania. The ship carries 1,198 people, 128 of them Americans. This event was why the U.S. enter world war one. The U.S. first didn't want to enter the war but join after this event. -
Frederick sail to France in the USS Olympia
From Hobo ken Pier 5. The USS Olympia is a protected cruiser that saw service in the United States Navy from her commissioning in 1895 until 1922. And also use in World War 1 to move soldiers and supplies during the war. The USS Olympia play an important role in the war. It also really good at transporting people different places during the war. -
Frederick Fought in the Battle of St. Mihiel
This battle marked the first use of the terms "D-Day" and "H-Hour" by the Americans. It was also the first battle American lead in world war 1. This was the first time American lead attack against someone in the war. This battle make other countries see American fight force. -
After being forced back by Allied troops, Turkey requests an armistice.
After refusing orders to put to sea in a bid to launch a final suicide attack on the British Royal Navy. sailors of the German Navy mutiny at the port of Kiel. After being forced back by Allied troops. Turkey requests an armistice. -
The fall of Trieste
Austro-Hungary concludes an armistice with the Allies. Trieste is in Italy. The person command Italy at the time of world war 1 was Vittorio Emanuele Orlando. During the war, Italy was on the side of Allies. -
Germany begins negotiations
Germany begins negotiations for an armistice with the Allies in Ferdinand Foch's railway carriage headquarters at Compile.
Germany and the United States were the chief actors in trying to get some kind of peace talks going. In Germany’s case, its chief efforts were initially directed at France and especially Russia. Germany knows it was going to lose the war to the allies so they start to make peace with the Allies. -
The German Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicates
The German Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicates. Wilhelm was the German kaiser and king of Prussia from 1888 to 1918. He was also one of the most recognizable public figures of World War I . He gained a reputation as a swaggering militarism through his speeches and ill-advised newspaper interviews. -
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, in the French town of Redon the. Germany signs an armistice with the Allies. The official date of the end of World War One. This day is also called armistice day. -
Frederick Parade by 18th Infantry
1st Division, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. Marched before General Pershing, Charlotte, and Duchess of Luxembourg. The 18th infantry is an Army Infantry regiment. They also are called the Vanguards. 18th Infantry Regiment's home duty station is located at Fort Riley, Kansas. -
Frederick Sailed for America from Brest
France on S.S. Liner New Amsterdam. The liner also called the Nieuw Amsterdam. It was a Dutch ocean liner use in world war I. It was built in Rotterdam for the Holland America Line.
