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Animals in War
During World War 1, different kinds of animals were used in the war, that helped a big amount. Over 16 millions animals were used in the war. In 1914, both sides have large Calvary forces, that include horses, birds, camels and even dogs. So, we even have them to thank. -
Austria Declares War
The assassination was committed by Serbs, Austrians were furious and declared war on Serbia, which effectively begins the first world war. One month after the assignation. -
Facts on the War
World War 1 started in 1914 and ended in 1918. Germany, Austria - Hungry, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire are the Central Powers. They fought against Great Britain, France, Russia, Romania, Japan, and the United States, which were the Allie Powers. There were unprecedented levels of carnage and destruction. In the end, Allie Powers took the win, but more than 16 million people were dead. -
Western Front
German troops crossed the border into Belgium for the first battle of the war. They assaulted the fortified city of Liege. Leaving death and destruction, shooting civilians and the execution of a Belgium priest, Germans advanced through Belgium towards France. -
Battle of the Marne
First battle of the Marne featured the first use of radio intercepts and automotive transport in troops of war time. French commander in chief ordered an offensive in September, 1914. General Michel - Joseph Maunouny's French sixth army opened a gap between Germany's 1st & 2nd armies beginning a phase of the war the would be marked by trench warfare. -
Christmas Day
Along the western front, in favor of holiday celebrations in the trenches and gestures of good will between enemies. They had a good game of soccer and they laughed and visited. -
Poison Gas
Germans used a chemical weapon with a gas attack on Russian positions during the battle of Bolivia, but low temperatures froze in the shells. The first successful weapon was April 22, 1915. -
Forbes and Andrew
Forbes Allan wrote to his father telling him that he saw his brother Andrew over seas several times. Although, he will see him soon, that will be the last time he gets to see his brother over seas, since he will be leaving France shortly. Another thing that Forbes added in the letter was on New Years, they had a fire and it was the first time it didn't rain for a month. -
Christmas During the War
For Christmas, the solders had a Christmas meal. For the meal there was cream of tomato soup, baked macaroni, cheese, turkey, celery, potatoes, cranberry sauce, salad and stewed corn. This came with pumpkin pie, ginger cakes, and bread and butter. Along with, coffee, cigars, ice cream and entertainment by personnel. -
John J. Pershing Letter
Forbes got a letter from John J. Pershing thanking Forbes and other troops for their service, in the military and to this nation. He explained how and what they did was good, along with who it would affect. -
America Enters the War
The Germans sank Lusitania caring hundreds of Americans, May 1915. February 1917, Congress passed a $250 million arms apportions, bill intended to make America ready for war. Germany sank 4 more US merchant ships on April 2nd. Woodrow Wilson appeared before Congress, declaring war on them -
Forbes Letter to Father
Forbes wrote to his father that he expects to be out by June 15th, but when their space was all cleaned up, men came to tell them that it was going to be used as a German war camp. Forbes and other soldiers woke up to find 1,000 prisoners in their camp. Although it was the greatest knockout that any of the boys had received, it means that they have to stay 4 more months. Forbes wrote that he was sick and discussed of the army. -
Forbes to Scotland?
Forbes wrote to his father saying that he got a letter from Scotland. They said he should spend his leave with them and if it is possible, he will try to do this. Forbes wrote that there is nothing that would please him better than to see some of Scotland. -
End of WW1
World War 1 officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, among the Allied Powers with little participation by Germany. I was 15 parts and 440 articles after strict enforcement for 5 years, the French assented to the modification of important provisions. -
Honorable Discharge
Forbes Allan was 24 when he enlisted into the United States Army on December 15, 1917 in Boston, Massachusetts. Before the war, Forbes was just a clerk, until he enlisted. On July 2, 1919 he was discharged from the war, in great physical shape and excellent character. During the war, no wounds were received in service.
