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Assassination of Archduke
Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Bosnia, by a group called the black hand. The assassination of the Archduke was the outbreak of the war. -
The Start of WWI
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WWI
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The Schlieffen Plan
The Schlieffen Plan was a battle plan, drawn up by Germany, to secure victory against both France and Russia.In military terms the Schlieffen Plan was partially successful, in that it allowed some rapid penetration into France. -
The Gallipoli Campaign
The Gallipoli campaign was a bold, though ultimately flawed offensive against the Ottoman Empire. The defense of Gallipoli was the Ottoman Empire’s most successful military operation of the war. -
The Sinking of Lusitania
A German submarine sinks a British ship. On that ship there were 100 Americans on board. -
U.S. Enters War
Congress authorizes a declaration of war against Germany. U.S. sides with France and Britain. -
Camp Travis
1.400 buildings were built in ninety days to to accommodate 50,000 troops. Here, soldiers were inducted, trained and organized info units. Like all other national army divisions in the states, the 90th sent away great numbers of men to fill up regular and national guard divisions and to form special organizations of army, corps, and S.O.S. troops. -
Duties of a Private On Line
To obey commands promptly and without questions; to receive and transmit battlefield signs; to recognize targets from descriptions quickly; to describe and define targets; etc. -
War at sea and in the air
The war at sea and in the air was a fundamental aspect of World War I. As an island nation, Britain relied on the Royal Navy to protect its colonies, its commercial interests, and its homeland. The balance began to tip in 1917, as new Allied planes became available and as Germany began to run short of both men and equipment. Neither side won the “air war”. -
"With the Colors"-Otto Leven
Otto wrote this letter to his family back home. Otto talks about how that morning he had to get up and start digging trenches. Otto also said he saw the ruins of the Alamo. Otto tells his family about what he tends to do day by day. -
Zimmerman Telegram
British gives to so-called Zimmerman Telegram, a message from Germany proposing that Mexico side with Germany. In return Germany promises to return to Mexico the “lost provinces”. -
The Russian Revolution
The effects of World War I gave rise to the Russian Revolution of 1917. At the start of the war, Russia was a vast empire with a large army, but was politically and industrially backward. By the start of 1917, Russia’s domestic economy had collapsed. -
Newkirk Doughboy "Uncle" Otto Leven
A memoir that was wrote about Otto Leven. Otto registered for the draft on June 5, 1917, Kay County, Oklahoma. Otto was drafted on October 2, 1917. He was assigned to the 90th Infantry Division, Camp Travis, Texas. -
Knights of Columbus-War Activities - Otto Leven
Otto wrote this letter to his family back home. Otto told his family he was writing to them on Thanksgiving, and that he was back safe at the camp were he would be for the rest of the night. Otto then had to break the news to his family about him not being sure he’d make it back home in time for Christmas. -
The Battle of Cantigny
The Battle of Cantigny is the first major American offensive. The Americans fight bravely and soon go on to larger attacks against Germany. -
The End of WWI
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Treaty of Versailles
World War I was formally ended by the Treaty of Versailles, concluded in Paris in mid-1919. The Treaty of Versailles, deemed Germany to be entirely responsible for the war and liable to pay reparations.
