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Airplanes
Airplanes were used the entire duration of world war one. Towards the beginning of the war, they were unarmed. That is until they started adding personal weapons and machine guns to the planes. They were used for scouting, bombers, and ground assault -
Assassination
The Archduke of Austria-Hungary was assassinated. He was killed by a group of Serbian nationalists in Bulgaria. These nationalists were called the Black Hand. Nationalism is seeing neighboring countries as rivals. -
Trenches
Trenches were dug to protect the troops in them. They were susceptible to gas attacks, as the gas would lower into the trenches. There were three main trench systems, one between France and Germany, between Italy and Austria-Hungary, and one on the eastern side of Russia. -
The First Battle Of Marne
September 6–12, 1914 The first battle of World War One broke out. The Germans had invaded Belgium and were 30 miles away from Paris. As the British retreated, the German army was moving westward. There Germans ended up losing the battle, but the allies could not find an advantage from the victory. -
Gas Mask
After the battle of Ypres, many soldiers died from poison gas attacks. This inspired John Scott Haldane to invent the gas mask. This saved many people and animals on both sides of the war. Haldane also suggested using canaries in coal mines to detect gas. -
Poison Gas
April 22, 1915, Germany launched its first gas attack. They fired cylinders containing chlorine out of artillery. The chlorine caused burning on the skin and in the lungs. They also used Mustard gas, which caused blistering in said areas. It has since been banned for war by the United Nations. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
The British ship Lusitania was sunk by German submarines. 1100 people perished on board the ship, including more than 100 Americans. February 1915, the Germans announced unrestricted submarine warfare, which caused the ship to be brought down. -
In Case Of Heavy Fog Drop
Nash was sent a message from an unknown officer. The message stated what to do if heavy fog dropped. The first cage buoy to be dropped at 4-30-35. It gives clear instructions on what to do. Stand by on phone with a red flag upright at one minute before. Once it starts, let go of the phone and drop the red flag. -
Tanks
November 20, 1917, is generally regarded as the first use of tanks in world war one. The word tank came from the British, who created the word when they were designing the vehicle. The French had their version, the Light Armored Vehicle. They were first used at the battle of Cambrai, but they broke down many times. -
Battle Of Amiens
This battle helped the allies turn the tide of the war. There were 27,000 casualties on the first day alone. The Australians and the Canadians spearheaded the attack. -
Nash's Release Of Active Duty
Nash was sent a letter stating that he was relieved from active duty. He was to return home immediately from his station. The commander also asked for his home address and contacts. They thanked Nash for his service and sent him home. -
Letter To Mr. Knowlton
Nash wrote a letter to Lieutenant L. Knowlton. Nash served under Knowlton in Boston. The purpose of the letter was to introduce Nash’s brother, Clyde. Clyde would soon be serving under Knowlton in Boston. Nash is asking for advice for Clyde in the letter. -
Treaty Of Versailles
The treaty of Versailles blamed Germany for the war. It limited the power of Germany’s military and made them pay war debts. This set stage for WWII, as Germany was sent into a depression. -
Nash's Leave Request
Nash asked for five-day leave from the commanding officer. He asked so he could visit London, England. Prior to this, he had never taken leave in his year of prior service.
Luckily, he got his leave approved for his trip to London. -
Nash's Promotion
Nash was promoted in the navy. His previous rank was a Seaman apprentice. After promotion, he became a Seaman.
