World War I

How did animals serve in World War 1

1914

The pigeon was one of the animals that helped in World War 1. They played a crucial role in communication. This was because of there speed and their ability to fly at great heights. They would be carried around Europe with soldiers if they needed them to do something. Both sides of the war would use Pigeons to send messages between military detachment. They were brave and outstanding service. The French government rewarded Cher Ami with a Croix de Guerre with palm.

Life in the Trenches of World War 1

1914

They were long deep ditches dug to protect soldiers. General William Tecumseh Sherman said life in the trenches was hell. Trench warfare. later in the war started forces began mounting attacks for the trenches at night. There was a lot of disease. How close there it was so unsanitary. Diseases like dysentery, cholera, and typhoid. Many soldiers suffered from “shell shock

Germany Limits Submarines

1914

When the war first started there wasn’t a restriction on how many submarines warfare you had.Germany declared the area around the britsh Isles a war event. The German government sign a pledge to stop the indiscriminate sinking not military ship.Germany Agrees to limit their submarine warfare.

U.S. Enters War

1914

The U.S. entered the war APril 6, 1917. The joined Britain, France , and Russia. John J. Pershing and more than 2 million U.S. soldiers fought on the battlefield in France. When Germany attacked a passenger and merchant ships in 1917 because the motivation behind entering the war.

How did animals serve in World War 1

1914

Dogs were also used for sending messages during World War 1. It was easier for dogs to subtly navigate trenches and battlefields than the soldiers could. That is why the got the idea to make them ground messengers.They also served for their sense of smell it made it perfect to find injured soldiers. The also have excellent hearing made them good guards and scouts. They would also filled the comfort for being man’s best friend. They were adopted when soldiers were training with combat.

World War 1 Begins

Jun 28, 1914

The assassination of Archduck Franz Ferdinand. On June 28th 1914 triggered the chain of events that happened. Germany invades Belgium which caused WW1 begin. Austria-Hungary threatened war on Serbia. There are really harsh demands that Serbia must meet.

William Phillips Detailing his experience in Normandy after D-Day and the founding of the AAFT [ American Aid To France]. Veteran

1952

He worked to help made or the liberated part of the Normandy. People started going home but there house where ruined. A few months after he got home he received a letter saying that i higher ups wanted him to pursue the subject. It was for a memorial for the men they lost during World War 1.

Letter from Eduard Motte Veteran

Oct 18, 1952

Elliot Lee was always a really caring person and he was grateful for his friends that have been there for him. He lost his son and was telling them about it. This letter was written 25 years after WW1. Elliot Lee remembers every single memories with the people he loved the most.

Biographical Information for Elliot H. Lee Veteran

1954

His real name was Gaby he died 1900. He graduated from princeton. He once served as the Treasurer of the University’s Alumni Council. Numerous class- officers posts over the years. He also served in WW2. Him and President Roosevelt organized and led the American Aid to France. The french government made him a chevalier of the Legion of Honor. He also served in many leadership posts of the National council. He had one daughter, four grandkids, two great-grandkids and a nephew

Notes from Eward Freehafer veteran

Jan 27, 1961

It was a thank you letter for all if time and effort in WW1 and WW2. For the board of directors meeting, Executive Committee meeting, General Ledger,Journal Financial Statement. Received & Disbursements Records, Small Organization Meetings.