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Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand was the Archduke of Austria. He was assassinated on June 28, 1914. His killer was a Bosnian Serb nationalist named Gavrilo Princp. Princp tried to shoot himself, but before he could, he was apprehended by the bystanders. This caused World War 1 to start. -
Trench Warfare
Trench warfare became a common tactic used in the war. Even though it kept a lot of men safe, it caused a huge pause in World War 1 because of stalemate. Stalemate occurred when machine guns became a weapon of choice. Everyone was afraid to step out of No-Man's Land, because they knew that was sudden death. Barbed wire was used to protect the men in the trenches, and things like airplanes, poison gas,and tanks were made to end the stalemate. -
Fighter Planes
They were created before 1915, but they were introduced to World War 1 in 1915. Their top speed at the time was 100 mph. They didn't provide a lot of protection but were still useful. This invention, along with tanks, helped end trench warfare. They could shoot people in the trenches to stop stalemate. -
Twenty-One Demands
January 18, 1915, the Japanese governments made 21 claims of "special privileges"in China during World War 1. Other major European powers already had them. This made it hard for them to oppose Japans move because of their involvement in the War. They were introduced to China's President on May 7th. He officially signed the series of agreements on May 25th. -
Armenian Genocide
In April of 1915, the Ottoman government decided to diminish its Armenian population. Over three years, the Armenian population went from 2 million to an estimated 1 million. Many of those 1 million became homeless and stateless refugees. They had to pay extra to live there because they were non-Muslims and their safety/security was never promised. By 1923 almost the entire population of Anatolian Turkey had disappeared. -
Poison Gas
Poison gas made its appearance in many wars, but it is now banned from ever using it in current or future wars. It is banned because it could cause loss of eyesight temporarily or in worst cases, cause death. Many were became unconscious because of the agony and strain they were put through. This became a common tactic to distract, slow down and takeover the enemies. The first attack was made by the Germans, it devastated the allies. -
The Sinking of the Lusitania
During this time, U-Boats were invited. They were used as German submarines. The German's decided to sink the Lusitania, a British submarine. Little did they know, more than 100 Americans were also on board. This was a reason that the U.S. decided to leave the neutral side, and join the war. -
The Zimmerman Telegram
European nations were engaged in war around 1914-1917. The U.S. remained neutral throughout that time. Germany broke its pledge to limit submarine warfare because the British had a successful naval blockade. The response of breaking the Sussex Pledge, the U.S. was drawled into the war. -
Frank Woodruff Buckles
Frank was to young to enlist in the army, but he managed to sneak his way in. He talked to a sergeant, but was told that he was not old enough. A week later, he went back tot he same sergeant but told him he was 21 instead. Certain branches of the army didn't want him because of certain qualities he possessed. He ended up going to Colorado and was enlisted to the regular Army and went into the ambulance corp. -
World War 1 Tanks
The first time tanks were brought into war on October 23rd, 1917. They were secretly developed by the British. Their top speed at that time was 3 mph. This invention helped defeat many challenges. It gave protection and helped end trench warfare. -
Barbed Wire Born
In 1874, a man named Joseph Glidden was a cattleman of Illinois. He is credited to be the first person to invented barbed wire. What was originally made to prevent live-stock from escaping, was turned into a tactic that was used in World War 1. In the early 1900's, barbed wire was now being produced in large quantities. It appeared on both sides of No-Mans Lands. -
Frank Woodruff Buckles, The Road to Meeting Pershing
On September 22, of 1919, Frank was promoted to corporal. Following that, in November of 1919, he received an honorable discharge. After that, he attended the dedication of the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri, in honor of the Americans who died in World War 1. There he met General John Pershing. Pershing was the commander of the U.S. forces in France during the War. -
Frank Woodruff Buckles, Rescued From Japanese Prison Camp
The Japanese occupied Manila after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Frank was sent on business there.He was soon imprisoned by them. He lost more than 50 pounds, and was held there for 3.5 years in the prison camp. He was finally liberated by an American airborne unit on February 23 of 1945. -
Frank Woodruff Buckles, World War 1 Veteran, Recognized by President of France
Jacques Chirac, the President of France, recognized the World War 1 veterans. This took place in 1999. Not only did he recognize the French, but he also recognized the Americans. Frank, a World War 1 veteran, was honored. A picture was taken of Frank recieving the Legion of Honor. -
Frank Woodruff Buckles Death
Frank was born on February 1st, of 1901. He was a very well know and respected man. At 110, he died on February 27th, of 2011. He was special for many reasons, and even though his age was remarkable, there was something else about Frank that made him an important person to the U.S. Not only is he recognized as a veteran, but he was the longest known living World War 1 veteran.
