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Richard Bliss Leith Collection
[Memory Bio](www.http://memory.loc.gov/diglib/vhp)Was born in 1889 and served in WWI in the medical field. Serving the war from 1914-1919. -
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Liner Lusitania Ship
1915The Liner Lusitania ship is sinked by a German which carried 1,198 people, 128 of them americans. -
First Tanks
tanks1916Mark 1 and Little Willie tanks were the first tank to be used in WWI in the Fiers-Courcelette battle. The British build thousands while the Germans only made 20. These tanks where not very successfull. Many broke down and the conditions inside reached up to 122F. -
First Tanks
tanks1916The British use the first tanks used in battle for the first time at Delville Wood. Although they were not as successfull as thought out to be. -
Most Successfull Fighters
wwI successful fightersManfrod Von Richthofen also called, "Red Devil" was an extremely tactiful German Pilot. Eddie Rickenbacker, won 26 victories and servived two plan crashes. One on which he was left stranded in Pacific for 22 days. -
Foot Trench
foot trenchIs a medical condition from exposure to feet through damp, unsanitary, cold conditions. Effects are red to blue colored feet, swollen, odored, soared feet. Also caused by exessive sweat. -
Zimmerman Telegram
zimmerman telegram 1917Zimmerman Telegram which is a message from Germany proposing mexicos side with Germany in return theyll return "lost province" of Texas and much of the American Southwest. But Mexico declines there offer. -
Richard Bliss Leith
Richard Bliss LiethMemorandum on gas poisoning in warfare with notes on its pathology and treatment, published in 1917 that he owned. -
Congress Authorizes
1917The US enters the WWI on side of France and Britan after congress authorizes it. -
Richard Bliss Leith
letttersHe writes a letter to his family mentioning the follow. That from Washington DC. he writes how they suggested to move him and that the only requirement from British officer is to attend a meeting. He also mentions how he misses them and wished he could be over for the holiday. -
Richard Bliss Leith Collection
expiriencing the warHe arrived in France along with a head of american combat forces. He wrote many letters reflecting our view over the war. He stayed in Europe for several months treating refugees and victims. -
Richard Bliss Leith
official documentsOne Of his official documents stated a list of what they needed to prevent trench foot. They needed, Potash soap 50lbs. Camphor. 8lbs Sodium Borate 58lbs. Talc powder 50LBS. per week needed. This letter was send to division Field Abulence Dec. 24, 1917. -
Spanish Influenza
spanish infuenzaInfluenza Pedemic 1918-1919 which killed more people than WWI its self. Killed 4X more than the black death in 1 year. -
Richard Bliss Leith
billsFancy Hotel Bill from DR> to Flower Hotel, Queens Park South Hampton. Where Richard stayed at. -
Dogs
dogs WWIdogs wwI serviceGermans recorded to have up to 30,000 dogs, Britain, France, and Belgrain had 20,000 and Italy aruond 3,000. The two main dogs where Doberman Pinishers and German Shepherds. Dog rolls in the war where such as scout dogs, explosive dogs, ex. -
Women Roles
women rolesThrought the war women took the job roles of men which where in high demand. Many worked in factories dealing with weapon enginnering. 400 died to the exposure of a harsh chemical TNT.
