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Assassination of Franz Ferdinand- The Start
Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his Wife were killed by a Serbian Nationalist Gavrilo Princip. What made it worst was that she was pregnant. As far as the Austrian people were concern a Serbian just killed 3 Royal family members. This all happened because the driver turned on the wrong street. After realizing his mistake he stoped and put the car in reverse but thats when Gavrilo made his move. http://www.history.com/news/the-assassination-of-archduke-franz-ferdinand-100-years-ago -
WWI officially stared
Austria brings Germany into the War using the Alliance system. At first they were at war with Syria but Germany tried to scare off Russia by declaring war against them. Russia did not scare and Germany invaded Belgium to attack France which brought England into the war. -
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The Second Battle of Ypres
Their were three battles at Ypres. The second battle was the first time Poisonous Gas was used. The Germans used the Gas against the British. At the end of theses battles both sides had taken many casualties. [http://www.home.zonnet.nl/rene.brouwer/majorbattles.htm#ypr] -
The Battle of Verdun
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The Battle of the Somme, Big Push
After a week long Artillery bombardment the British expected to breakthrough the German defenses. They planned to march across no Mans's land. The bombardment failed to destroy the German wire or the machine gun post. in a result the British suffered many casulites. -
Germany declared unrestricted Submarine Warfare
This is when German Subs could sink any ship they found. Their was no restrictions on engagements. The subs sunk many ship including merchant and passenger ships. They also sunk American ships which helped turn America pro-war. -
Zimmerman Telegram
British intercepted a telegraph sent from Germany to Mexico asking for a treaty. They told Mexico to attack America if they entered the war. Mexico said no and this action and Britain told the U.S. turning america even more pro-war. Mexico knew that if they did this America would surly attack them first. -
Revolution in Russia- The Middle
The exact day it started is unknown. Russia was hit with 2 revolutions that put an end to the way things worked in Russia. This was because people were angry and they were Starving. The new leader first action was to halt Russia's perspiration in the war. Communism took control over Russia. http://www.history.com/topics/russian-revolution -
America enters WWI
America join WWI on the Allies side. The war was not liked by some Americans because they wanted to stay out of it. After a series of German subs sinking American merchant ships America became pro-war. Germany tried to keep America out of the war to ensure their victory. -
Frank Woodruff Buckles enlists in the Army
Frank lies about his age which was a common thing to do. After failing many times to join the the war he kept trying. He finally after lying about his age he was enlisted. He was 16 when he enlisted in the Army.
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The Battle of Cambrai
The British launched a full scale invasion. They planed to use their secret weapon, the tank. the tank was made to look like a water tank to avoid suspicion. 476 tanks were used with enormous success. They could brake the dead lock of trench warfare. -
Frank Woodruff Buckles goes to England
He was expecting to go to France but instead they arrived at England. The ship he was on was called Carpathia. Some of the officers on board were their when the ship when it helped rescue Titanic. Franks job was driving people around in England.
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The U.S. Fight is it's first Battle in WWI
The U.S. sent about 85,000 troops to fight in the second battle of Marne. This greatly helped the allies. Without the U.S.A joining the war the allies wound have most likely lost. America also sent other troop else were to help out. -
Treaty of Versailles- The End
The treaty that ended WWI was the Versailles. It had been five years since the Archduke was assassinated. Many restrictions were placed on the German army. Germany had to pay for reparations. The German country was split up and was mostly destroyed in the war.
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leave time
During Franks leave time he visited a Bar. In that Bar their were French soldiers who were very happy spite being paid very little.
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Being shot at
Frank was escorting German prisoners and he missed his Couch. He had to ride with the Prisoners. A French guard took a shot at the Cart that he was in. Frank later found that man who was shot at a plantation. That man gave him a free bag of coffee. -
Frank gets the French Legion of Honor Medal
The exact day and month is unknown. The French president deiced to give all remaining WWI veterans a Medal in 1999. This is one of the highest Medal that are given from the French. This medal come to be in 1802. Frank was the longest living WWI veteran.
