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Assassination of Archduke
June 28, 1914 was the day that Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated. Ferdinand and his wife were on a visit to the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo when they were both shot and killed. These killings by the Bosnian Serb nationalist began the chain of events that eventually led to the start of WW1. -
Beginning of WW1
WW1 began after the Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in 1914. The war lasted until 1918. Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Romania, Japan, and the United States (Allied Powers), faught against Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire (Central Powers). -
Armenian Genocide
The Armenian Genocide was an annihilation of the Armenian Christian people that lived in the Ottoman Empire from Springs of 1915 to Autumn 1916. This was the first genocide of the twentieth century. The Ottoman authorities committed most of the killings and persecution. Not only were people dying from the mass killings but also from starvation, exposure, or ill treatment. -
Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun took place from February 22 - December 18, 1916. This battle was one of the bloodiest, and longest battles during the war. There were roughly 300,000 casualties. A French intelligence officer noticed some German troops on a bank built up. the French were prepared and moved most of their ammo to Verdun for preparation of the attack that was coming. -
Tanks
The British were the first to bring tanks into WW1. It was in response to the stalemate that was on the western front. Germany then began developing tanks due to the appearance of allied tanks on the battlefield. These first tanks of this war were brought into battle on September 15, 1916. -
Submarines
During this war, Unrestricted submarine warfare was introduced in 1917. This policy was suspended before because of pressure from the United States and other countries that were neutral. This act is what drew the United States into the war... leading to the defeat of Germany. -
Zimmerman Telegram
The Zimmerman Telegram was a message sent from the German foreign secretary Arthur Zimmerman. This was a message to propose that Mexico joins with Germany to be safe in case Germany and the United States go to war. -
Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution was brought into place because of the effects of WW1. Strain was brought upon Russia more than other nations. Russia had felt that they entered the was confidently. According to a Historian, Russia was unable to keep their involvement from the war -
Selective Service Act
The Selective Service Act was passed by congress giving authorization for a draft. President Wilson claimed that this was the best way and there was no other choice. It was claimed to e destroying lives at home and being criticized for. -
Letter from Eurith Trax to Parents
This letter was talking about how rough it was at times. They were constantly swatting mosquitoes and dealing with gnats swarming them. Flying into their ears and ¨climb up the nasal passages¨. -
Letter from Eurith Trax to Everybody
All this letter talked about was the peaceful day that she had opening several letter. She loved being able to sit down and enjoy hearing about how great peoples lives are. She said that, that day she received seven letters from different people. She loved to just relax and read all about how well people are doing and what they are up to. -
Letter from Eurith Trax to Mother
This letter was written about the items they can purchase. They were able to buy very good wool where they were. She wrote to her mother telling her that she doesn't need to send anymore clothes and that she has plenty to knit while there. -
Letter from Eurith Trax to Folks
This was an not very informational letter but one thing that I noticed she talks about was the talk of building a new barrack. This was to be built for the doctors and nurses because they needed a much larger hospital -
Letter from Eurith Trax to Mother
She talked in this letter that the nurses were given golden bars to wear. These bars signify that they have served in the son of advance for six months. She couldn't wait to to a medal to show that she has done something. Something to be very proud of. -
Armistice
November 11, 1918 at exactly 11:00 a.m. World War 1 had finally ended. Everybody went silent but nobody cheered or celebrated. It wasn't until hours later that everybody came to realize that it was officially over. The war with over 8.5 million casualties was finally over. This did not end in a surrender rather than an agreement that neither sides would continue to fire ... naming it Armistice Day.
