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The Trench Warfare
The Trench Warfare included arm forces attack, counterattack and defend from the relatively permanent system of trenches dug into the ground. From North Seas, through Belgium, and France, were both sides that built a series of trenches, by the end of 1914. Covered in barbed wires and land mines was an area called "No Man's Land" which was 50-250 yards apart. -
Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassinated
Franz Ferdinand was shot along with his wife Sophie to death in Sarajevo, Bosnia in 1914 by a Serbian Nationalist. After the assassination between Franz and his wife a rapid chain of events: Austria-Hungary. Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia and the tenuous peace between Europe's great powers collapse. Week later Russia, Belgium, France, Great Britain, and Serbia had turned to Austria-Hungary and Germany, where WW1 had begun. -
The Battles Of The Marne
First major battle where reconnaissance planes were used to discover enemy military positions. By the time German forces had reached Paris, they were worn out. With over a half million soldiers wounded or killed, the other 2 million soldiers kept fighting. -
Christmas Truce
During WWI on and around Christmas Day 1914, the sounds of rifles firing and shells exploding faded in a number of places along the Western Front in favor of holiday celebrations in the trench and gestures of goodwill between enemies. It was never repeated after. -
When Animals Went To War
Over 16 million animal served in the first World War they were used for transport, communication and comparison. Although it was more dangerous for animals than humans, they were still used. Over 7,000 horses were killed, including 100 animals that passed after being struck by a French naval gun blast. 75 percent were returned to service. -
Germans Fire
The Germans fire shells filled with chlorine gas at allied lines. This is the first time that large amounts of gas are used in battle and the result is the near collapse of the French lines. However Germans are unable to take advantage of the breach. -
Poison Gas Used In WW1
The poison gas was first used by Germans in World War 1. Also the most feared of all weapons in World War 1. It was used in trenches even when no attack was occurred. Gas mask were invented to help prevent injuries from the gas. -
The Jutland Battle
Jutland was the major encounter between the British and German fleets in World war 1. It was also the largest naval battle of first World War. This took place in Skagerrak an arm of the North Sea, from May 31st to June 1st, 1916. Both side suffered heavy losses, but British intelligence was able to decode Germany's secret message. -
The War As I Saw It by Leo Joseph Bailey
Leo Joseph Bailey wrote a 258 page memoir talking about his time during the War. The memoir includes pictures that were taken during World War 1. Bailey also talks about him sleeping in a bed for the first time after being a year, and also has nice breakfast again. -
First Tanks In WW1
The British employ, the first first tank ever used in battle, at Deauville Woof although they are useful at breaking through barbed wire and clearing a path for infantry. Tanks are still primitive and they fail to be decisive weapon as their designer thought they would be -
Zimmermann Telegram
Sent by the German Foreign Minister Arthur Zimmermann was the "Zimmermann Telegram" which is a top secret, coded message. It was used to attempt to draw Mexico into warfare. A promise from Zimmermann Telegram was to help Mexico recover the territory it had ceded to the USA (Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona) following the Mexican-American War. -
Wounded
Leo Joseph Bailey was wounded at Belleau Wood while driving for his dugout while an attack was going on. Leo J Bailey spent two months recuperating in various hospitals. Despite his injury he later looked back fondly on this period. -
Leo J. Bailey's letter to his mom
On November 17, 1918, Leo Joseph Bailey had wrote a letter to bis mom. In the letter he was explaining to his mom about the stuff that had been going on in the past week. They traveled all week, 50 miles in 24 hours, and in a box-cans. -
Treaty of Versailles
World war 1 officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919. It negotiated among the allied powers with little participation by Germany. It was 15 parts and 440 articles reassigned German boundaries and assigned liability for reparations. -
Certificate of Appointment
Bailey was appointed sergeant in prisoner of war. He was given sergeant by doing and performing all manner of things thereunto belonging. From time to time he would receive from the suprior officers and noncommissioned officers set over him according to the rules and discipline of war.
