Edwin Alderson

Edwin Alderson

Apr 8, 1859

Edwin Alderson was born.

Edwin Alderson

Jun 28, 1914

http://www.firstworldwar.com/bio/alderson.htmEdwin Alderson was placed in charge of the first Mounted Division and all troops from countries Norfolk and Suffolk.

Out break of war

Jun 28, 1914

World War 1 started by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in June 28, 1914.

The Battles of the Marne

Sep 4, 1914

In this battle there where a lot of advances to wepons and armory.

First Airborn Attack

Jan 19, 1915

The first airborn attack happen in British soil with zeppelins and it killed 5 civilians.

Edwin Alderson

Feb 1, 1915

February the 1st Canadian Division moved to France. After they’re first introduction to trench warfare Edwin Alderson’s division played a major role at the battle of Neuve-Chapelle.

First Tank

Sep 15, 1915

British soldiers were the first to use a tank.

Helmets

Oct 31, 1915

Steel helmets where introduced.

Trench Warefare

Feb 1, 1916

Trench warfare dominated the middle of the war. Trench warefare was mostly used from ~1916- ~1917.

Germany Declares War

Mar 9, 1916

Germany declares war on Portugal.

Italy Declares War

Aug 28, 1916

Italy declears war on Germany

Submarines Return

Feb 1, 1917

The use of submarines was ristricted so Germany was first to resume the use of submarines.

Germany and Russia Peace

Mar 3, 1918

The Germans and the Russians signed a peace treaty stating that they would end their hatered and would work together to take down the French, British, and the Americans.

German Air Force

May 19, 1918

German Air force launched the larges air raide in history.

Battle of Cantigny

May 28, 1918

First major offence to United States. That revolutionized to the Battle of Belleau Wood.

Battle of Belleau Wood

Jun 6, 1918

The Battle of Belleau Wood is when the U.S Marines attaked
the Germans on an open field.

War ended

Jun 28, 1919

The war ended with the Treaty of Versailles in 1919.

Edwin Alderson

Dec 14, 1927

Edwin Alderson died.