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Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson was an American politician and academic. He served as the 28th president of the united states. he was a member of the Democratic Party. -
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the heir presumptive to the throne of Austria-Hungary. He was assassinated in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914. This is said to be one reason of the start of ww1. -
Tsar Nicholas 11
Tsar Nicholas 11 was the last emperor of Russia. He reigned from 1894 to 1917. He abdicated the throne on March 15, 1917, during the February Revolution. -
Rasputin
Rasputin was a Russian mystic and faith healer. Rasputin was assassinated. Healed the Tsars son by praying the the foot of his bed. -
Vladimir Lenin
Vladimir Lenin was a Russian revolutionary, politician and political theorist. He was the first head of government in Soviet Russia. He is known for being As the founder and leader of the Bolsheviks. -
Barbed Wire
During ww1 barbed wire became crucial defensive tool. Used in the trenches. Created deadly obstacles. -
Airplanes
WW1 was the first major wars were conflict involving the use of aircraft. Airplanes were used extensively for artillery spotting. Used for gathering information in enemy territory. -
submarine
Germany employed unrestricted submarine warfare. known as U-boats in Germany. Lusitania was sunk on May 7, 1915, killing 1,198 people. -
Flame Throwers
During ww1 flamethrowers were used. Germany introduced introduced flamethrowers. They were used to flush out ememys from trenches. -
Poison Gas
During WW1 Poison Gas such as chlorine, phosgene, and mustard gas were used. They cause wide spread casualties and psychological trauma. Chlorine was the first chemical weapon used. -
Gallipoli campaign
The Gallipoli campaign was a World War I military operation. Allied forces including British, French, and ANZAC troops all attempted to force the Dardanelles Strait and capture Constantinople. This attempt failed and resulted in heavy casualties. -
Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun was 10 months long. German aimed to "bleed France white", they launched a massive attack on Verdun. The French were caught off guard by the initial German bombardment. The French successfully defended Verdun. -
Battle of Somme
The Battle of Somme was a WW1 arrangement. The Allied commanders hoped to relieve pressure on the French defenders at Verdun. They inflicting heavy losses on German forces farther thus, drawing German reserves into the battle. Despite the heavy losses, the Allies failed to achieve a decisive breakthrough and the battle ended. -
Battle of Belleau Wood
The Battle of Belleau Wood was a WW1 arrangement. The U.S. Marines, French and British forces, fought against German forces. The Allies and the U.S. Marines drove the Germans out from Belleau Wood. -
Battle of Ardennes
the Battle of Ardennes was during WW2. It was a major German offensive during World War 2. The Germans goal was to split the Allied forces. They wanted to recapture lost territory, and potentially turn the tide of the war.