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This event led to the start of WWI and made Germany and Austria-Hungary angry. He was assassinated on June 28, 1914. The man behind the incident was Gavrilo Princip, a 19-year-old man. Gavrilo was from Serbia and he shot Ferdinand. Not only did Gavrilo kill Franz Ferdinand, but he also killed his wife Sophie. -
Germany invaded Belgium, officially starting WWI. The war began in the summer of 1914. European nations, mixed in alliances, were forced to help Austria-Hungary after declaring war on Serbia. -
Italy officially declared war on May 23, 1915. They were trying to gain land called the "Irredenta" which was within the Austria-Hungary territory. They betrayed the Central Powers because they were promised territorial gains when they won the war. This betrayal opened up a battlefront along the border of Italy and Austria-Hungary. The battles consisted of brutal trench warfare and many bloody battles. -
America joined the fight on April 6, 1917. First, the German U-boats sunk the Lusitania, which had 128 Americans on board. Then, the British intercepted a telegraph from Germany to Mexico, trying to get Mexico to start a fight with the US. This was the event that made the US join the fight. That telegraph was called the Zimmerman telegraph and was a very important part of WWI. -
Roy signed up for the Bellevue hospital team, being told that it could be a while before the units would be deployed. While stationed there he was involved in various medical duties. These duties prepared him as a medic for the war when he went over. The experience helped him become a better medic and a better soldier. -
Roy was sent to Parris on the Queen of the Seas ship. This ship was known for being sturdy and reliable. The Queen of the Seas was used to bring hundreds of soldiers across the Atlantic Ocean to the war in Europe including Avery. For the soldiers, the ship represented the hope that they could get back home to their families safely after a long and hard-fought war. On the way to Europe, the soldiers had to prepare their minds for the terrifying things they might see during the battles. -
When Avery landed in Paris, he was instantly greeted by the city that was the central hub for the Allied powers. The city was overrun with military activity, serving as a critical place for planning and coordinating attacks. For Avery, this moment served as the beginning of his war journey. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and horror for the things they will soon face in the future. Avery's time in Paris helped him understand their culture and gain more respect for Europe altogether. -
During Avery's time in Paris, his dedication to the cause and his service did not go unseen, this is shown by his promotion. This victory showed that he had significant leadership qualities and he gained respect for it. This moment started a new chapter in his military career. This newfound respect powered him to be more committed to the war efforts and be more prepared. With this promotion not only respect came to him but responsibility too and he was ready. -
Avery was put in a war hospital 3-4 miles from no man's land, which of course brought in many patients and soldiers. Avery was working round the clock as a medic. The hospital served as a crucial place if a soldier was wounded in the battle. The fact that they were so close to the battle made the sound of the war serve as a reminder of the terrifying things happening 3 miles away. Being this close to the battle made it very dangerous and if the opposing side won a battle they might be wept out. -
This happened by the Marne River in France. This was a desperate attempt made by the Germans to try and achieve a victory over the Allies. This offense was led by General Erich Ludendorff. The Germans hoped to draw allied troops from the Flanders region, where germany thought they had the best chance at victory, but they failed. This led to the Allies turning the tide in the war and putting Germany into a defensive state.
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