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First battle of Marne
This Battle was very important and historic. It was the first use of radio intercepts and automotive transport of troops in wartime. After commander in chief Joseph Joffre ordered an offensive attack attack in September 1914. The French's troops managed to create a gap in between it' first and second army. Creating an advantage for the french the Germans start to retreat September 10. -
Archduke Assassination
This event sparked the war seeing an opportunity to strike an assassin shot at Franz Ferdinand and his wife while sitting a limo. This set off a huge chain of events as Austria blamed Russia with the support of Germany Bringing in Russia's allies, France and Great Britain -
The First Tank
In 1915 a prototype tank named Willie rolls made in England rolled onto the front lines. It was built in response to trench warfare. Winston Churchill named it the Land Boat. It took 5 different versions for the tank to reach it's full potential bringing a new technology into war and changing many wars after. -
1916 battle of Somme
The battle of the some was one the largest battles in WW1 Fought between July 1 and November 1 on the first day the British was on the offensive but towards the end of the battle The British already had suffered over 57,000 deaths and casualties -
Battle of Verdun
In this very historic battle, it seemed like both sides were in the defensive, but quickly was changed when Erich Von Falkin to charge for the British and later the German's couldn't take anymore leaving the British with an important victory. Both sides suffered over 50,000 deaths and casualties. -
Zimmerman Telegram
The Zimmerman was a secret diplomatic communication from Germany to Mexico In 1917 that offered an alliance between the two to help mexico get certain territories back from the U.S. -
Battle of Cantigny
This was a big battle as in this point in time America's Congress had just declared war on Germany, also adding Austria-Hungary into the picture. In this battle America and it's Allies had 127,000 backed with 67,000 troops to work with. Giving the Allied Powers a huge advantage. Commanding the American squad was General John J. other known as "Black Jack" Pershing, A war veteran. -
The U.S Enters War
On April 6 , 1917 the U.S joined it's allies, France, Britain, and Russia fighting the Central powers. under John J. Pershing's command with more than 2 million soldiers at hand. Many Americans thought join the war was unneeded and did not favor America's decision on joining the war. -
Selective Service Act
The selective Service Act was a authorized in the United States Government to raise National army for service in World war 1 compared to European Army ours was small. -
Letter to old Folks Part 2
In the second part of the letter James is talking about he was deployed but was brought not even two weeks later after being injured and sent home. he talks about how he toured the small town George Washington was raised in. -
Discharge Letter
James is receiving a discharge letter for hi services in WW1 James is receiving government help for his disability, and the government will pay his bills, -
Battle of Balleau Woods
The German's were on a move Advancing and fighting their way 45 miles of Paris. General John J Pershing Managed to put them to a halt and ordered a counter offensive against the Germans. U.S marines under James Harbord led the attack. On this day there were already 1,000 deaths. The U.S pushed back with heavy artillery gaining a hard earned victory, but a sad loss of 10,000 soldiers. -
Letter to Old Folks
In this letter my War veteran James Edwin Hoskins is sending a letter to everyone back home James didn't fight although he was drafted not to long after his brother was drafted, James is currently stationed in little bedrock waiting to be deployed but he never gets deployed. and he talks about how much he worked with the red cross and how much they did for the soldiers in WW1. he talked about how cheap eating and sleeping in cities was cheaper as a soldier because of all the discounts. -
Interview
James and his relative read out all his of the letters hes ever received and sent to his family members bringing back memories of being a soldiers, there was a blanket his mother made him because he didn't like the tilts they had to sleep on. I also learned that he was discharged when the war was over. -
Armistice Day
The Treaty of Versailles was signed on July 28, 1919 marking the official end of WW1. Veterans day is supposed to commemorate with thanksgiving, praying, and peace. by May 13, November 11 was an official Holiday.
