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First Battle of the Marne
At the start of the First World War, Germany hoped to avoid fighting two fronts by knocking out France before turning to Russia, France's ally. The initial German offensive had some early success, but there were not enough to reinforcements immediately available to sustain momentum. The French and British launched a counter-offensive at the Marne (6-10 September 1914) after several days of bitter fighting the Germans retreated. Germany failed and they had important strategic implications. -
Battle of Gallipoli
Lasting eight months, the 1915-1916 Battle of Gallipoli was launched by the combined British, French, Indian, New Zealand, Australia, and Canadian force to knock out those of the Turkish Ottoman Empire that sided with Germany. The British and her allies planned to sail a huge fleet at the 65-mile Dardan elles strait that linked the Mediterranean an Istanbul, the Ottoman capital they planned to capture. The plan aimed to force the Ottoman Empire to surrender. This battle was won by Ottoman Empire -
Battle of Somme
The Battle of Somme (1 July-November 18 1916) was a joint operation between British and French forces intended to achieve a decisive victory over the Germans on the western front. Over the next 141 days, the British advanced a maximum of seven miles. More than 1 million men from all sides were killed, wounded or captured. British casualties on the first day-numbering 57,000, of which 19,240 were killed. Making it the bloodiest day in British history. -
MANIA
MANIA stands for militarism, alliances, nationalism, imperialism, and assassination. These key things started World War one. Militarism means you are building up the military, Germany built up their military by 73%. Alliances are the Triple Entente and Central Powers, nationalism is extreme pride in one's country. Imperialism is taking over another country, and The French Duke Franz Fernandez was assassinated. -
Germany builds up their military
Germany built up their military by 73%. The word that means build up the military is militarism. Germany had a better advantage and had more power. Other countries had built their military very little.Germany thought that they were going to win this World War. -
Triple Alliance (central powers)
The Triple Alliance or the "central powers" were also made of three countries. Those countries were Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary. These countries were all about power and wanted to take over all of Europe. Germany used the "Zimmerman Telegram" to inform Mexico to join them. They also sunk the British ship "Lusitania". -
Battle of Verdun
This World War I siege stemmed from German General Erich von Falkenhayn's edict to elicit major bloodshed from the French defense of the fortress complex around Verdun.German forces advanced quickly in February 1916, claiming Fort Dovaumont and Fort Vaux after brutal subterranean melees. Despite coming within two miles Verdun Cathedral, the Germans called off their offensive in mid-July, amd Falkenhayn was relieved of his position. The French took their forts and were happy. 16,000 people died, -
US getting involved.
The United States joined the Triple Entente Alliances (allies) in 1917. The allies needed help from the US. The British ship "Lusitania" was sunk by Germany, 100 American were on board. The US found out about the Zimmerman Telegram, sent from Germany to Mexico, asking Mexico to join them. This made the United States mad, then they joined the war. -
Battle of Caporetto
The 1917 Battle of Caporetto was a resounding victory for the central powers during World War 1. After more than two years of indecisive fighting along the Isonzo river, the Austro-Hungarian command devoted more resources to strengthening the Italian front. Using new infiltration tactics and heavy artillery, the 14th Army overwhelmed its enemy for nearly two weeks, until the Italian line finally held up near the Piave River with the help from the French and British. Battle Caporetto was intense. -
Robert A. Burns Story part 1
He was not a prisoner of war. He served as a veteran for a year (1918-1919). Some places he served were Camp Custer, Michigan, England, and Bakavitza, Russia. After serving, he branched in the army. Then afterwards, he retired to farm in his garden. He has done so much for the country during World War 1. -
Triple Entente (Allies)
The Triple Entente or "the allies" were made of three countries. Those countries were Britain, France, and Russia. Eventually, the Untied States joined them after they found out about the Zimmerman Telegram. All the allies on the Triple Entente helped each other out to defeat the Central Powers. Every ally helped each other out and were able to work together, no arguments were necessary. -
Robert A. Burs interview part 1
He lived in Illinois and he served in the military. He had an eighth grade education. Burns was sent to Russia on an expedition and was kept there for a year. While there, he was digging up trenches. His troop was called "The Polar Bears". The reason why is because it was really cold where he was stationed at. -
Robert A. Burns story part 2
The veteran served on the Polar Bear Expedition (also known as the Northern Russian Expedition, the American North Russia Expeditionary Force (ANREF) or the American Expeditionary Force North Russia (AEFNR) as part of Allied intervention on the Russian civil war against the Bolsheviks. He was able to help them out to end the war in Russia. He part of the "Polar Bears" because it was cold where he was serving. He was also in the 85th division while he was serving in the military. -
Memoir Robert A. Burns
His rank was Private First Class. One of his service locations was Tulgas, Russia. His unit was the 85th division. Burns was with the American Expeditionary Force North Russia (AEFNR). He served in the army for a year. -
Robert A. Burns interview part 2
He wrote memoirs about what he did. He also wrote about the food he ate. Robert A. Burns had a garden that was planted with food. After he served. he farmed for a while in his garden. Then two years later, he married a woman. After he retired, he also worked in a company was was the one in charge.
