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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The assassination of Franz Ferdinand is known as the most important event that led to World War 1. Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were in Austro-Hungarian to visit and look around on June 28, 1914. A group named “Black Hand” grouped together and killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife. The assassination of Franz Ferdinand led to the beginning of WWI. -
The Start of World War I
The actual war didn't start until July 28, 1914, but the assassination of Franz Ferdinand was the very beginning because it made many people mad. The first event of the actual war was on July 28, 1914, when Austria declared war on Serbia. After Austria declared war on Serbia, other countries didn't like it, so other countries started declaring war, which made it a even bigger war. -
Trenches in WWI
WWI was the first war that brought trenches into it. Trenches were basically long ditches that soldiers stayed in to protect themselves. They were real muddy and not safe, and very uncomfortable. The trenches completely changed the style of fighting in World War 1. This was called the "Trench Warfare." -
Battle of Tannenberg
The Battle of Tannenberg was from August 26th, 1914 to August 30, 1914. It was a battle between Germany and Russia. Russia didn’t have the best supplies so they struggled. The Germans had great supplies, so the battle was a big defeat for the Germans. 13,000 men were killed in total. -
New weapons in WWI
World War I introduced many new weapons for people to use. These new weapons changed the way wars were fought. These new weapons included machine guns, flamethrowers, rifles, poison gas, tanks, and many more. -
Animals used in WWI
World War 1 wasn’t only men fighting and battling each other, they had animals with them to help. During World War 1, about a million horses were involved. Soldiers on horses were called Cavalry. The horses were used to carry the soldiers and different supplies like guns, first aid, and supply wagons. Pigeons were used in World War 1 also. They helped carry messages and notes over long distances. -
Women during WWI
When we think about World War 1, we mainly think about all the men and the fighting they did. But no one really thinks about the women and what they did. Before World War 1, their role was at home for chores. But when the men went away for war, the workplaces needed people to work there, so women worked in the workplaces. The women proved that they could do work the men were meant to do. -
Battle of the Somme
The battle of Somme is known as one of the bloodiest fight/battles in history. It was from July 1, 1916- November 18, 1916. The battle was fought by the French and Britain Vs. the Germans. It was fought on both sides of the river Somme, in France. This battle lasted five months, and over a million men were killed. -
Official Letter providing Lucius Byron Nash his active duty assignment.
This letter is from the Commandant, First Naval District. The letter is to Lucius Byron Nash and its about his duty assignment that he needs to do. It says that he is now assigned to active duty for the duration of the war, and he will immediately go to the Navy Yard in Boston to report to the Commandant. This letter is important because it is assigning Nash to the war for the first time. -
U.S. enters WWI
The U.S wasn’t in WWI until 1917 when they decided to join. The U.S entered the war on the side of France and Britain.That means the U.S. joined the Allies so they could fight in World War 1. -
Lucius Byron Nash's first letter to his Parents
This letter is a letter that Lucius Byron Nash wrote to his parents in 1918. He talks about his trip and leaving New York. He says there are 15 other ships in the convoy and there is a cruise leading them. They were in the outer zone for a day and a half, but they just entered the inner zone. He said two days have been rough so far because of fog. This letter is basically telling his parents he made it, and what it’s like so far. -
Byron Nash letter to Parents about his worst day yet
This is a letter he wrote to his parents about his week. He said this week was a hard week, with tons of rain, fog and wind. He had his worst day a couple days ago (7/22/1918). They put coal in the ship and he accidentally ate coal dust. After he did that, he had to stand in the rain from 5 A.M. to 10 P.M. This day happened after 4 days of hard work, so he was very tired. This letter was basically talking about his week and how he had one of his worst days there. -
Byron Nash gets a break from War
This is one of his longest letters to his parents, so he talks about a lot of stuff in this letter. He and his friend Harry got to take a break, so they went to different nice places in London. They did have to go back to War in a few days, but they enjoyed their time in London They arrived in London on Thursday at 10 A.M. They got a place to stay and keep their stuff. He told his parents how nice it was to get a break and visit London for a few days. -
Nash gets his biggest role/accomplishment in WWI
Nash told his parents about new changes added in this letter. They made radios for the group, and Nash is in charge to organize them. He was in charge of every radio system, and to make sure everyone has one. He gained a lot of trust so far so now they are letting him do more things. He’s proud of himself for this, but he also is getting tired of the weather there, and he misses home. -
The End of WWI
World War I ended on November 11, 1918. Germany signed an armistice which is an agreement to peace and to stop fighting. So the Armistice was signed and brought the war to an end. And now November 11 is a holiday called “Veterans day.” There were different names for WWI after it ended. It was called World War I originally, but it can also be called “The War to End All Wars”, “The War of Nations”, and “The Great War.”
