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Beginning of the battle
The battle of Tanningberg commenced.The Battle of Tannenberg was the first major battle in World War I on the eastern front. It pitted the forces of Russia against those of Germany. The major battle was preceded by a much more minor affair at Gumbinnen which had a great influence upon the course of the campaign. -
The Battle and Trench Warefare
Battle of marne begins. Trench warefare begins as soilders on both sides start the excavation.
Ethical Dimention:
- using trenches was a unethical because it caused many deaths and injuries even before the war.(trench foot, respetory problems)
Continuity and Change:
- trenches are not practical in modern war
- too much work for little result -
The Battle of Ypres
The Battle of Ypres begins. -
Christmas Time !
Unofficial truce was declared during Christmas.
Historical Perspective:
-during the war soldiers were told that the enemy was viscous
- this gave enemy soilders the oppertunity to meet their "enemy" to realize that they are the same
Ethical Dimention
- it was ethical because it caused a seize fire and let opposing sides to communicated and get to know each other -
A group has come forth
The Dardanelles Campain begins. -
Battle of Gallipoli
Battle of Gallipoli begins. This battle was a battle that strengthened the alliance between New Zealend, Turkey, Astrailia.
Historical Significance:
- the battle encouraged the alliance between the countries
Continuity and Change:
- battle has been deemed useless and a waste of time and men. -
Battle of Ypres Part 2
The secound battle of Ypres begins. This was the first war the poison gas was used by the Germans -
Verdun's Battle
The beginning of the battle of Verdun, this was one of the longest and bloodiest wars in WW1. -
The Navy Battle
The battle of Jutland, and it is the major naval battle.
Continuity and Change:
- naval battle ships have now improved greatly, being more effective and efficient
Historical Perspective:
- this battle showed the practicle use of the navy and the results of its development -
Battle of Somme
The battle of some was a long bloddy war, it was also the first war that used tanks on a large scale attack
Ethical Dimention:
- many unessessary deaths occured
- media was altered
Cause and Effect:
- pressure on French-Canadians in the battle of Vurden cause the Battle of Somme
- in hopes germans would withdraw troops from Vurden to Somme , to ease the pressure off French-Canadians -
Germans cry for help
The Germans sent a telegram to Mexico in hopes to persuade them to join the war. it was a failer because the British intercepted the message.
Historical Significance :
- if the Germans got Mexico to help , germany would have had alot more men and supplies. Thus changing the outcome of the war
Historical Perspective:
- there was too much at stake for the Germans , to increase their odds they tried to involve an other country -
Battle of Ypres Part 3
The third and last battle of Ypres begins.(also known as Passchendaele) -
Russian Revaluation
A movment to over through the Russian government began , the Bolsheviks were seccessful. -
New Russia
The amistice made a decision between the New Russian government and centeral powers and goes into effect. -
New Peace Treaty
Russia agrees to sign a treaty of Brest Litovsk. Which is a peace treaty thus causing peace between Russia and Centeral Powers. -
Garmany goes Offensive
Germany launches Spring Offensive . -
The End
Germany signs the armistice at Compiegne.France stops fighting on the 11th hour, 11th day on the 11th month.
Cause and Effect
- the wars casualties cause there to be a need of regret and honour those who gave their lives for the country.
Continuity and Change:
- now honurly known as Rememberance Day -
Conclusion
The treaty of Varsailles officially ends WW1
Historical Perspective:
-the war dragged on along time and has taken many lives and supplies, thus promoting the treaty
Historical Significance:
- if this treaty was not created the war would have been longer and more catastrophic
- war would be more of a lost then a gain