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The Battle of Marne was one of the events that started World War I. This Battle was fought from September 5-12, 1914. Germany planned to defeat France. French´s commander ordered a counteroffensive. Then, the Allies won the first battle of the Marne
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Trench Warfare started in its 17th century, but it was used as a defensive strategy during the Civil War. Trench Warfare is a style where opposing Forces defend and attack deep trenches. The development of rapid-fire rifles and machine guns made the battlefield dangerous. The trench warfare started in September 1914.
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ww1 had mechanized the war, and it had never been seen before. To deal with it, a professor turned to the keystones of America. At its commencement, in an era when universities responded to military units. Yale announced a 250,00 reward.
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On August 26, 1914, the Germans, which were the 8th Army. In the middle of August, Russia sent two armies into East Prussia. The two armies (Russian) were unable to communicate with each other. In total, over 30,000 soldiers were killed and some 92 thousand were taken prisoner in the Battle of Tannenberg.
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The Battle of Verdun was a bloody World War 1 and fought between the German and French Armies from February 21st to December 18th, 1916. It became one of the longest battles in the world. Their plan was to bombard and force the French to commit their reserves to defend the area.
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Leo Joseph was wounded at Bellau Wood while driving for his dugout during an attack, and could spend 2 months recuperating in hospitals. He recalled sleeping in a bed for the first time in forever and a nice breakfast. After several months, he was classified as fit and transferred to a prisoner of war.
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William James arrived in France in April. He told his wife and mom that ¨he has never felt better. ¨ He explains that the French civilians ¨take off their hats to old Glory, as they see it passing bye¨.
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The Second Battle of the Somme was on March 21, 1918. The German Commander thought it was easy for Germany to use troops freed from the eastern. The British trenches were gassed before a massive morning attack.
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Theodore was a Wisconsin private in a battery. He served from 1917 to 1919. He left the camp on March 3, got on board . A sub shot at him with 8 bells when he was on guard. He fell down the stairs and messed up the tables.
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Edward had a wife, and he was assigned to help with establishing a railroad. After three barges had been loaded with caskets, Edward was selected as the chief convoy. On April 10, he reached and passed through a tunnel which was 5 kilometers long. At Euvill, the tunnel becomes much bigger.