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Archduke Assassination
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated on June 28, 1914 in Sarajevo. He was killed by a Serbian nationalist. This set off a massive chain of events that led to the beginning of the war. -
Sidney Lewis
Sidney Lewis was the youngest British soldier at 12 years old. There were thousands of other underage children fighting. Some were motivated by a love for their country and others simply wanted an escape. -
First Aid Nursing Yeomanry
The first femal recruits of the organization came from upper classes. They wore war boots and elegant coats. They originally rode on horse back and linked the military field hospitals with the frontline troops. Members had 17 military medals and many other awards by the end of war. -
Zimmerman Telegram
President Wilson learns that Germany is asking Mexico to side with them in war against the United States. Germany promises Mexico land in exchange for help. Although Mexico declined the offer, many Americans became interested in joining the war. -
Fake Paris
A fake Paris was built to trick German pilots in war. Roads and railways were built and lit up at night. They hoped the German bombs would be dropped there to avoid any life loss. -
Selective Service Act
After joining the war in April, the US Congress passed the Selective Service Act. This act gave the president the power to draft soldiers. The number of soldiers went from 100,000 men to 10 million men after the draft. -
Loud French Explosion
A group of miners dug tunnels 100ft underground to detonate explosives. Over 900,000lbs of explosives were detonated at Messines Ridge in Belgium. The explosions were heard 140 miles away by the British prime minister. -
Clara Lewandoske Overview
Clara Lewandoske served as a nurse in WW1 from 1917 to 1919. She worked in field hospitals and a large facility in Paris. General Pershing and President Wilson both visited this facility during her time of service. -
Colorful Warships
Nations needed to protect the ships carrying food and supplies. Norman Wilkinson had the idea of painting the ships in bold colors and patterns. Dazzle camoflague was meant to confuse the enemy instead of concealing the ship like normal, -
Germany Russia Peace Treaty
Russia and Germany sign a peace treaty. The treaty gave Germany lots of land, allowing them to expand. This causes huge problems for the allies. -
Field Hospital
In a field hospital near Cheateau Thierry, Clara got visits from General Pershing and President Wilson. She was working with facially disfigured patients in the jaw ward. When he was leaving, Clara recalled seeing Wilson looking upset. -
Blois
Clara was assigned to a hospital in Blois where she treated badly wonded French soldiers. She could hear German shelling on Bastille Day. The hospital received many patients a few days later. -
Fire
Clara had a near-death experience while waching an air raid from the hospital. Moments before an explosion hit right where she was standing, a solier pulled her away. Fire caught in the hospital and many medical supplies were destroyed. -
Wilhelm Abdicates
Kaiser Wilhelm abdicates and escapes to the Netherlands. He writes a memoir defending his actions in the war after he causes Germany to lose any chance of winning. The central powers were finally defeated. -
Personal Life
Clara was born in 1894 in Milwalkee, Wisconsin. She married Arnold Steven Hoke and had 2 children. On June 27, 1984, Clara died in San Diego, California.
