World War I: “The war to end all wars”
The end of the Enlightenment “Technology is no longer used for the betterment of mankind”
The “Spark” -What started the “war to end all wars”
Technology
Technology U-Boats or submarines were perfected by the Germans (and used to fire upon all types of ships)
Technology U-Boats or submarines were perfected by the Germans (and used to fire upon all types of ships) Machine Guns
Technology U-Boats or submarines were perfected by the Germans (and used to fire upon all types of ships) Machine Guns Tanks- British perfected these!
Technology U-Boats or submarines were perfected by the Germans (and used to fire upon all types of ships) Machine Guns Tanks- British perfected these! Airplanes
Technology U-Boats or submarines were perfected by the Germans (and used to fire upon all types of ships) Machine Guns Tanks- British perfected these! Airplanes Tear Gas- Chemical Warfare (Germans used heavily)
Major Battles:
Major Battles: Verdun: German Offensive.
Major Battles: Verdun: German Offensive. - February 21st to December 18th 1916.
Major Battles: Verdun: German Offensive. - February 21st to December 18th 1916.
- 700,000 killed
Major Battles: Verdun: German Offensive. - February 21st to December 18th 1916.
- 700,000 killed
Ypres: A single battle. G.B. attacks German position.
Major Battles: Verdun: German Offensive. - February 21st to December 18th 1916.
- 700,000 killed
Ypres: A single battle - G.B. attacks German position. - July 31st to December 18th 1917.
Major Battles: Verdun: German Offensive. - February 21st to December 18th 1916.
- 700,000 killed
Ypres: A single battle - G.B. attacks German position. - July 31st to December 18th 1917.
- 245,000 British dead, 260,000 Germans dead, 8,000 French dead
Major Battles: Verdun: German Offensive. - February 21st to December 18th 1916.
- 700,000 killed
Ypres: A single battle - G.B. attacks German position. - July 31st to December 18th 1917.
- 245,000 British dead, 260,000 Germans dead, 8,000 French dead
- 60,000 British soldiers drowned in the mud.
U.S.: Nation of Isolation
U.S.: Nation of Isolation
U.S.: Nation of Isolation Many remembered the Civil War and did not want to enter President Wilson did not want to wage war on Germany.
Why should the US Fight? German attacks on civilian cruise ships (Lusitania and Sussex) prompted US citizens for retaliation. Zimmerman telegram:
U.S. Enters the War April 6, 1917 The Senate and the House vote to declare war on Germany. First troops arrived in September and first battle involving US troops was in October More than 4.7 Million service members served 50,000 American lives lost. 200,000 wounded.
Conditions
Conditions
Conditions Winter of 1917 very cold Most soldiers not equipped for cold (no blankets, rags on feet, feet freezing to boots)
Conditions Winter of 1917 very cold Most soldiers not equipped for cold (no blankets, rags on feet, feet freezing to boots) Trenches were usually flooded, infested with rats, dead bodies
Conditions Winter of 1917 very cold Most soldiers not equipped for cold (no blankets, rags on feet, feet freezing to boots) Trenches were usually flooded, infested with rats, dead bodies Food was scarce and horrible
Conditions Winter of 1917 very cold Most soldiers not equipped for cold (no blankets, rags on feet, feet freezing to boots) Trenches were usually flooded, infested with rats, dead bodies Food was scarce and horrible
Conditions Winter of 1917 very cold Most soldiers not equipped for cold (no blankets, rags on feet, feet freezing to boots) Trenches were usually flooded, infested with rats, dead bodies Food was scarce and horrible Lice and fleas in barracks Epidemics of the flu and measles.
Russia’s Exit
Russia’s Exit
Russia’s Exit As Americans enter the war, the Russians exit. Russians have lost great number of soldiers, food is scarce, they are tired of fighting.
Russia’s Exit As Americans enter the war, the Russians exit. Russians have lost great number of soldiers, food is scarce, they are tired of fighting. Bolshevik Revolution (communists) take over Russia in a Coup (overthrow of government)
Russia’s Exit As Americans enter the war, the Russians exit. Russians have lost great number of soldiers, food is scarce, they are tired of fighting. Bolshevik Revolution (communists) take over Russia in a Coup (overthrow of government) Nicholas II is killed.
The End is Near Russia has pulled out. Germany’s resources are few, but still more than the Allies.
The End is Near Russia has pulled out. Germany’s resources are few, but still more than the Allies. France is almost defeated.
The End is Near Russia has pulled out. Germany’s resources are few, but still more than the Allies. France is almost defeated. US enters with more soldiers and weapons and drives Germany back.
The End is Near Russia has pulled out. Germany’s resources are few, but still more than the Allies. France is almost defeated. US enters with more soldiers and weapons and drives Germany back. US helps by destroying German submarines in the Atlantic Ocean.
The End is Near Russia has pulled out. Germany’s resources are few, but still more than the Allies. France is almost defeated. US enters with more soldiers and weapons and drives Germany back. US helps by destroying German submarines in the Atlantic Ocean. Austria-Hungary withdraws from the war and Germany asks for peace.
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Versailles Germany loses 13% of territory in Europe and all territory in Africa (colonies)
Treaty of Versailles Germany loses 13% of territory in Europe and all territory in Africa (colonies) Germany lost Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia (they become independent)
Treaty of Versailles Germany loses 13% of territory in Europe and all territory in Africa (colonies) Germany lost Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia (they become independent) Poland regains most of its land
Treaty of Versailles Germany loses 13% of territory in Europe and all territory in Africa (colonies) Germany lost Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia (they become independent) Poland regains most of its land Austria-Hungary divided into independent nations.
Treaty of Versailles Britain and France take over Ottoman Empire (Turkey) who sided with Germany.
Treaty of Versailles Britain and France take over Ottoman Empire (Turkey) who sided with Germany. Germany has to give up most of its military equipment including submarine fleet and railroads.
Treaty of Versailles Britain and France take over Ottoman Empire (Turkey) who sided with Germany. Germany has to give up most of its military equipment including submarine fleet and railroads. Germany must pay reparations of $100 million.- Woodrow Wilson demands this!
Effects of Treaty Germany comes close to economic collapse.- Had to pay war damages
Effects of Treaty Germany comes close to economic collapse.- Had to pay war damages League of Nations: group of Nations combined to ensure there would be no more war.
Effects of Treaty Germany comes close to economic collapse.- Had to pay war damages League of Nations: group of Nations combined to ensure there would be no more war. Rise of communism in Eastern Europe (ban of communist literature in US)
World War I: By the Numbers:
World War I: By the Numbers
World War I: By the Numbers
World War I: By the Numbers
World War I: By the Numbers
World War I: By the Numbers
World War I: By the Numbers
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