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the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria

Jul 28, 1914

World War I started on July 28, 1914, because of the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria. He was assinated in the capital of the Austro-Hungarian province of bosina an dherzegovina. The killer was only 19 years old. And was part of a asination group.

The Battle of The battle of verdunerdun

Jan 21, 1915

The Battle of Verdun was one of the longest battles in history. The goal was to crush the French army before the Allies grew, making it difficult for the French to retake ground or lose Verdun. At 4 a.m. on February 21, 1916, the battle began with a massive military bombardment.

Battle of the Jutland

May 31, 1915

The Battle of Jutland was the largest naval battle at the time. It involved roughly 250 ships and 100,000 men. The Germans lost 11 ships and 2,500 men. They avoided complete destruction but never challenged the British.

The bloodiest day of ww1

May 1, 1916

The bloodiest day of WW1 5, 1, 1916
The first day of the battle of Somme in northern France was the bloodiest in the history of the British army. The British forces suffered 57,470 casualties. Including 19,240 fatalities. They gained three square miles of territory. British armies staged a massive artillery bombardment and sent over 100,000 men over there.

Battle of Somme

Nov 18, 1916

After failing in 1914-1915 to break the muddy stalemate of trench warfare, the Allies developed a new plan. A ‘big push’ on the Western front coincides with attacks by Russia and Italy elsewhere. The British wanted to attack Belgium. But the French demanded

the day it started for Eral M. bill

Aug 23, 1918

E.M. Bill got aboard the U.S Transport President on September 23 from Hoboken NJ and arrived in St. Nazairre, France, on October 8. In the meantime the armistice was signed and there was no use for heavy guns. Transport Mongolia and reaching Hoboken December 23, 1918

On the way to Hobeken

Dec 1, 1918

Many of the boys were unable to get into active service captain Bill was very much disappointed in not being able to get at least one shot at the enemy. However, he made an excellent record as an instructor at Fortress Monroe. At that time the government was badly indeed of competent instructors and having volunteered. Through no fault of his own, his desire for active service was not realized.

What Earl M. bill was doing part of the time

Dec 2, 1918

I have been busy the last few days censoring the letters for the boys in the battery. And it has been quite the experience and rather tedious after one has been at it for several hours. It's quite the study to see the difference in the manner in which the boys write. The faith that some of them have in the censors is remarkable.

On the way to Hoboken

Dec 3, 1918

For the most part, the boys have been in good spirits and haven't missed many meals. I have heard a good deal of the pleasures of ocean travel but as I now feel if my life is spared. I have one more trip to make and that is back to the U.S. where I can look out the window and have the assurance that I can get out and stretch my legs when the train stops.

On the way to Hoboken

Dec 4, 1918

The grub we have had has been very good in quality and general assortment. There must have been an excellent refrigerator on board. For we have had fresh cream in the mornings every day, so far. Which could only be possible in the case of good refrigeration.