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World War 1 Significant Events and Battles
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Japan declares war on Germany
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The Battles of the Marne, 1914
This battle was between Germany and France/British Expeditionary Force. German invasions were heading towards Paris. The battle ended on September 10th with a total of 250,000 French soldiers died. Germany never posted their death toll, but it is estimated it is similar to France. -
German and the Allies both created their own Trench System for fighting.
Trench LifeGerman Trenches were Generally nicer than the trenches of Britian. In general, a trench was no home like the video. -
The Battle of Ypres
British Expeditionary Force arrived in Ypres, Belgium, in attempt to halt the Advancement of Germans. Deaths in this specific battle were not always war-related. It is said that with such bad rainstorms, that soldiers and horses seems to disappear in the liquid mud craters. Multiple soldiers were reported missing and their remains are yet to be found. -
German U-boat attacks on Allied and neutral shipping; declares blockade of Britain
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The Germans sunk the Lusitania
U-boat from Germany split this ship in half and went down within 18 minutes. 128 American lives were lost out of the 1,198 total deaths. -
The Battle of Verdun
Quotes of Personal Events10 month long battle- between German and French armies.
German was attempting to take over the Western Front.
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The Battle of Somme
Video of The Battle of SommeQuotes from Over-Confident British SoldiersThis Battle was fought between teh Germans and the British. It started out with a bomb right before the German lines. These Germans came out of the trenches and were prepared for the British. The British were overconfident as they quoted in the Link. The German ended up killing 60,00 British Soldiers with their Machine Guns. This is said to be the Bloodiest day in British History. -
Germany announces unrestricted submarine warfare
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Zimmermann Telegram is passed to the US by Britain, detailing alleged German proposal of an alliance with Mexico against the US
Arthur Zimmermann was the Foregin Secretary for Germany. He sent this telegram to the German abassador in Mexico. This note stated that if war was to break out between U.S and Germany, they Germans would like to form an alliance with Mexico. -
Greece enters the war on the side of the Allies
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The Battle of Cambrai
Another battle between the German and the British. This battle was specifically for the use of the british tank. It started when 476 tanks moved towards the German line. 50,00 German soldiers and 45,000 British Soldiers died by the end of the war. In the end, this battle showed that tanks have potential to be a massive threat if operated correctly. -
German U-boats appear in US waters for first time
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The Battle of Cantigny
In this Battle the U.S filled in as replacements for British and French Soldiers when they fought the Germans -
The U.S sent 95 Ships with Food and Equipment for Allies
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Germany signed the Treaty of Versailles that ended the World War 1
