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McKenna Sly

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McKenna Sly

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  1. McKenna Sly Trench warfare is introduced. Most think that it will provide good cover for the men, but that was a big mistake after a few weeks the men began to see rats and other bugs eating away at the dead men in the trenches. They also got a lot of lice because if one person got it everyone got it because of the close quarters. Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated. First German air raid on Britain July throughout August 1914 June 28, 1914 1914 September, October, November 1914 December 21, 1914 December 25,1914 • September- Battle of the Marne begins, Battle of the Masurian Lakes begins. Battle of the Marne ends in a French Victory, the Germans advance towards Paris. Russia loses the Battle of Masurian Lakes, First Battle of Aisne begins. Troops starts to construct trenches across the entire length of the western front. Austro-German forces launch an attack into western Poland Battle of Lemberg begins. • October- Battle of Ypres begins The Canadian Expeditionary Force of 32,000 men lands at Plymouth, England, to prepare for fighting at the Front, Turkey enters the war. • November- First Battle of Ypres ends, Battle of Lodz begins. Germany declared war on France, Luxemburg, Italy, and neutral Belgium. An unofficial Christmas truce is declared by soldiers along the Western Front.

  2. January- Allied offensive in Artois and Champagne begins, Japan's makes 21 demands on China, First German zeppelin air raid on England. • February- Germany declares a submarine blockade of Great Britain, any ship approaching England is considered a legitimate target. Second Battle of Masurian Lakes begins, British naval units bombard Turkish forts in the Dardenelles,Russians lose the Second Battle of Masurian Lakes. • March- American citizen die as the British liner Falaba becomes the first passenger ship to be sunk by U-boats. Captain George Van Horn Moseley suggests a plan for universal military training to the Chief of Staff. • Britain announces a blockade of all German ports. Allied offensive in Artois and Champagne ends. Battle of Neuve-Chapelle. • April- The Second Battle of Ypres begins, gas is used for the first time by Germans in an attack on the Canadian sector. Allied forces make landings an Gallipoli, Turkey. France, Russia, Italy and Britain conclude secret Treaty of London. Germans, focusing on Eastern Front, launch an offensive against the Russians breaking through Gorlice-Tarnow in Poland. Sept- Tsar Nicholas takes commands of Russian armies. British forces use gas in battle near Loos, but shifting winds cause 60,000 British casualties. The Second Battle of Champagne begins. Battles of Artois starts. Battle of Loos starts. Oct- Anglo-French force lands at Salonika in Greece. Battles of Artois & Champagne ends. Battle of Loos ends. Austro-German-Bulgarian forces invade Serbia, expelling the Serbian army from the country. Nov- Henry Ford's peace ship, Oskar II, begins its voyage to Europe. Dec- General Sir Douglas Haig takes Field Marshal Sir John French's position as Commander-in Chief of the British Forces in France. This also gave him control of the Canadian Forces in Europe. The Allies begin the withdrawal of troops from Gallipoli. January, February, March , April 1915 May June, July, August 1915 September, October, November, December 1915 • May- German offensive begins into Russian Poland. Second Battle of Ypres ends. The British liner Lusitania is sunk by a U-Boat with the loss of 1,198 civilians, including 128 American lives, creating a US-German diplomatic crisis. Second Battle of Artois begins. Ignoring treaty agreements with the Central Powers, Italy declares war on Austria-Hungary. British Prime Minister Asquith reorganizes his Liberal government as a coalition of the parties. • June- The Italians launch an unsuccessful attack against Austro-Hungary at what will be called the 1st Battle of Isonzo. There will be 12 in total. • July- President Wilson sends notes to Secretary of War Garrison and Secretary of Navy Daniels directing them to draft a defense program. • August- German troops capture Warsaw. • Two Americans die in sinking of ship Arabic, off the coast Ireland by a U-boat. The Washington Post carries story that General Staff are planning to send a force of 1 million soldiers overseas. • Another U.S paper, this time the Baltimore Sun carries the story that General Staff is planning to send a million soldiers overseas. The War College Division denies the allegations in Washington Post and Baltimore Sun. The American General Staff, in response to request from Secretary of War Lindley M. Garrison, devotes much of the year to preparing the "Statement of a Proper Military Policy for the United States". Responding to American demands, Germany stops sinking ships without warning. The Germans end their offensive against the Russians having forced Russia out of Poland. The Gallipoli debacle ends, with the Turkish siege of the remaining Allied forces.

  3. Jan- President Wilson launches a nationwide whistle-stop campaign to generate support for Preparedness and the Continental Army with three speeches in New York. The U.S War College Division warns its civilian employees "to engage in no discussion whatever concerning the progress of the European War". Feb- President Wilson delivers his final speech of Preparedness in Saint Louis. British conscription law goes into effect. The Battle of Verdun begins as the Germans launch a massive attack against Verdun in what will become the longest battle of the war. Acting Secretary of War Hugh L. Scott asks United States War College Division if any plans exist in the event "of a complete rupture" with Germany. March- Pancho Villa's raid on Columbus, New Mexico. Pershing starts pursuit of Villa into Mexico. April- The American naval and military attaches in Paris and London draft a plan for mobilizing US shipping to carry an American army to Europe, but their plan is ignored. President Wilson, publicly calls for the German's to stop their submarine policy of sinking all ships in enemy waters without warning. Field Marshal Lord Kitchener, asks for American military participation in Europe. British forces surrender to Turkish forces at Kut in Mesopotamia. British forces in Mesopotamia begin advance on Baghdad. Sept- Tanks introduced in the battle of somme,Russia'sBrusilov offensive in Carpathia comes to an end. Oct- German’s sue search and destroy rules with u-boats Nov-woodrowwilson re-elected as president, battle of somme ends, First german air-raid used in britian. Dec-Germany issues a peace note with compromises, German attackes on Verdun end, Resputin is murdered by relatives of tsar. January, February, March, April 1916 May, June, July, August 1916 September, October November, December 1916 May- Germany renounces submarine policy. Canadian troops capture Vimy Ridge. Britain and France conclude Sykes-Picot agreement. Battle of Jutland begins between British and German naval forces. The Italians begin the Trentino Offensive. June-   the battle of Jutland ends without a clear victor. The National Defense Act authorizes a five-year expansion of US Army, but at the same time drastically limits size and authority of US War Department General Staff. The Russians launch their Brusilov Offensive against Austro-Hungary in Carpathia.With British support, Hussein, grand sherif of Mecca, leads an Arab revolt against the Turks in the Hejaz. Trentino Offensive ends. July-Start of the Battle of the Somme, US marines land in Haiti. August-Romania enters the war on the Allies side,Germanysuspends U-boat attacks

  4. Jan- Germans idecide to launch unrestricted u-boat warfare, Zimmermann's telegram to Mexico urging her entry into war against the United States is discovered and translated by the British. Feb- British General Staff estimates that no more than 250,000 American soldiers could be in Europe even after a year, Chief of britishinmperial staff expresses doubts about american fighting capabilities, German forces withdraw to stronger positions, The Sinking of the Laconia,wilson requests permission from congress to arm US merchants. Mar-Zimmermann Telegram is released to press, British troops capture Baghdad, wilson announces arming of US merchants. April- Wilson asks house of representitives to declare war on Germany, Canadian troops take VimyRidge, Germans sink 881,027 gross tons, 500,000 of them are british. Sept- German troops break through to the northern region russian front. Oct-The 12th battle of Isonzo ends in Italian failure. Austria-German forces breakthrough at Caporetto on Italian front. Nov-British reach Passchendaele. Third Battle of Ypres ends. Battle of Cambrai begins with a surprise tank attack by the British Dec-The United States declares war on Austro-Hungary. Jerusalem captured from the Turks by the British. Russia opens separate peace negotiations with Germany at Brest-Litovsk September,October November December 1917 January, february, March, April 1917 May, June, July, August 1917 May- 10th battle of Isonzo begins, General Pershing leaves New York for France. June- British explode 19 mines under messines ridge, U.S. Espionage Act is passed, First US troops begin arriving in france,Greece enters the war on the side of allies, Battle of messines. July-General Pershing makes his first request for army of 1,000,000 men, Thgird battle of ypres begins, another major british offensive is launched at ypres. Aug-AleksanderFyodorovich Kerensky appointed Prime Minister of Russia.

  5. Sept- American forces attack the Germans as they are in the process of retreating from the St.-Mihiel salient. This was part of a plan designed by General Pershing in which the Americans would break through the German lines and capture the fortified city of Metz. Oct-Germany and Austria send peace notes to US President Woodrow Wilson requesting an armistice. The British begin their advance to the Sambre and Schledt rivers, taking many German prisoners. Germany ceases unrestricted submarine warfare. Ludendorff resigns. Turkey concludes an armistice with the Allies. November- Armistice day as fighting ceases at 11am - World War I ends. Central Powers are forced to annul the Brest-Litovsk Treaty. Jan-President Woodrow Wilson delivers his fourteen points speech to the U.S. Congress. Feb-The U.S. President Woodrow Wilson makes "Four Principles" speech to Congress. March -separate peace treaty is signed by Soviet Russia and the Central Powers, Ludendorff Offensive begins with Germany launching its Spring push with the Battle of Picardy against the British. April- Germany launches second Spring offensive. September, October, November 1918 May, June, July,August 1918 Jan, Feb, March, April 1918 May-Espionage Act is passed. German U-boats appear in US waters for first time. June- Germans launch the fourth Spring offensive, Battle of the Matz, in French sector between Noyan and Montdider. The Italians prevail against Austro-Hungarian forces at the Battle of Piave. July- The final phase of great German Spring push, the Second Battle of the Marne, begins. This was to be the last major German offensive on the Western Front. Former Tsar Nicholas II, his wife, and children, are murdered by the Bolsheviks. August- Allied intervention begins at Vladivostok in Siberia. 08/08/1918 Haig directs the start of a successful Amiens offensive, forcing all German troops back to the Hindenburg Line. Ludendorff calls it a "black day" for the German Army.

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