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The German army initiates the modern era of chemical warfare by launching a chlorine attack on Allied trenches. -
This event clearly solidified the public's opinions toward Germany. There were 1,959 humans on board; 1,195 of them perished, including 123 Americans. -
The bill intended to make the United States ready for war -
Leonard Abbett joined the U.S. Army and trained at Camp Funston. He learned how to give first aid and transport wounded soldiers. -
The Turks gained a victory at Gallipoli, then defeated invading forces and the Arab revolt that had destroyed the Ottoman economy. The Turks signed a treaty with the Allies at the end of October 1918. Germany was finally forced to seek an armistice on November 11, 1918. -
Abbett’s unit sailed to France to join the American troops. They helped care for injured soldiers near the front lines by setting up first aid and ambulance stations.
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During the St. Mihiel Offensive, Abbett’s company rescued and treated soldiers under heavy enemy fire and bad weather. Their work saved many lives.
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In one of the biggest battles of the war, Abbett and his unit worked day and night to help wounded soldiers. They faced shellfire and gas attacks until the war ended on
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After the war, Abbett stayed in France to help care for the remaining soldiers before returning home. His son, Clyde Abbett, later shared his father’s World War I stories in an interview for the Veterans History Project.