WW1

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    The First World War

    War involving nearly all the nations of the world
  • The First World War: why

    Franz Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria and his Wife Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg one hour before their deaths, June 28, 1914. The assassination was the spark that ignited the war.
  • What did it take to get the u.s involved?

    Germany told Americans to stay off British ships, and they could and would sink them.
  • Unlimited Submarine Warfare

    Germany announced "Unlimited Submarine Warfare" in the war zone.
  • How was the war looking for the allies

    Russia left the war after its communist revolution in 1917
  • What did it take to get the u.s involved?

    New York Journal announcing the declaration of war the previous day.