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Assassination of Archduke
Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand was killed, June 1914, by a Serbian nationalist group that believed that Bosnia should belong to Serbia. Austria blamed Serbia for the death and declared war on Serbia. Then Germany pledged support for Austria-Hungry and then it was a domino affect of countries joining. This caused a huge war. One person dying cause this. -
Machine Gun
Machine guns were also introduced into the war. The gun allowed soldiers to shoot more bullets at a time rather than having to reload after each shot. You have preloaded bullets and you could go forever. This made killing a lot easier. -
Animals in the work force
Animals from zoos were used during the war to help do all the heavy lifting. Like elephants for example were used to move trees and heavy objects. Camels were road on in the desert because they were accumulated to the land unlike horses. Horses were used to carry the machine guns to locations. I think the animals were abused during the war and should not have been used. -
Mustard Gas
This chemical gas was brought to the war by Germany. They would throw the gas into trenches forcing you to die or run out and get shot. The gas burns your throat, and suffocates you. It was one of the most deadly things used. Later the gas was banned at the UN and everyone agreed to not use it. -
Lusitania
On May 7th, 1915, a German submarine sunk the Lusitania. The boat was British boat that had 120 Americans on it. Everyone on the boat was killed when it was shot at, and that angered the US. We were not in the war at this point but it raised our eyebrows. It was a turning point for the US. -
Trench Warfare
Trench Warfare was the number 1 reason for stale mates. In trenches you would dig into the ground and sit in the trench so the enemy couldn't see you. You would be in there to protect your self and fire at the other side. Neither side would advance because you would not want to leave your trench. With no one advancing it would cause stale mates. -
Sargent Stubby
Stubby was a dog the British had that helped them throughout the war. The dog had been gassed before, and was sensitive to it. So when he detected the gas he would bark and basically tell the soldiers to get out or put on their mask. He also found bombs and landmines because he was light enough that he wouldn't set them off. He was the most decorated war dog ever. -
Tanks
Tanks were introduced to the war in 1916, September 15th. Tanks helps sides advance causing no stale mates. This was key because sides could advance and cross no mans land. Soldiers would walk behind the tanks for protection and then the war picked up pace. The British deployed the first tank. -
Zimmerman Telegram
The US was not in the war still but were begging to be prepared after the sinking of the Lusitania. We had no need to until the Zimmerman Telegram. The British caught the telegram that the Germans were sending to Mexico to tell them to take over the states the US had taken from them. They said when the war is over that they will come help Mexico. This infuriated the US and we entered the war. -
Belleau Wood Ends
The battle of Belleau ends with the final expulsion of the Germans, which marks the part the Germans advance on Paris. The area has changed hands 6 times during the 3-week battle. The battle caused nearly 10,000 American casualties. They fought hard to secure a victory. Big time win to keep the war on our side. -
Rosen's memoir
Rosen loved to write and was everything writing. After the war was over and he was out of the military he wrote a memoir about his life during the war. At the beginning he son wrote that Rosen was an inventor. He created many objects. The thing is Louis never used his inventions. -
77th Infantry
Louis Rosen served in the military from 1918-1919. While stationed in France he repaired telephone lines. He wanted to be in the photographic section in France but was not chosen to be in that. He also developed a mechanical device for automatic movement of film. His son said he never used it or any other invention he made. -
Letter to home
Rosen was a communicative man. He was always ending letters home talking to his family. He would always describe what it is like on the front line of battle. He wrote that he was in constant threat of artillery, mustard gas, and aerial attacks. He was fortunate to come out of the war uninjured. -
Honorable discharge
Rosen was drafted into the army in 1918. He served from 1918-1919. He was honorably discharged after serving his time in the army. On his flight back home he wrote a 36 page letter about how he was feeling. He was glad to be able to go back home. -
Honorable Discharge
Louis was honorably discharged after serving his time in the service. On his flight back home he was so excited he wrote a 36 page letter of all his emotions. He served from 1918-1919. He was drafted into the army. Louis did his duty and was ready to be home and start a family.
