On the 3rd June 1915, Austro-German forces recaptured Przemysl which proved to be a crucial city in the south east area of Poland. Subsequently, the entire Russian Front begins to collapse.
On the 9th June 1915, William Jennings Bryan quits as US Secretary of State. US President Wilson personally sent the second Lusitania note to Germany, demanding reparations and prevention of "recurrence of anything so obviously subversive of the principles of warfare". President Wilson refuses to recognise the "warzone" that Germany has proclaimed around the British Isles.
On the 10th June 1915, British and French troops conquered the German colony of Cameroon.
On the 21st June 1915, an Anti-British revolt in South Africa ended with the arresr of General De Law.
On the 23rd June 1915, Italian troops launch the first of what was to become 11 battles to dislodge Austrian troops from the Isonzo River, which separates the Italians from Trieste.
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Tuesday, 30 June 2015
Friday, 26 June 2015
Life AT War - Day By Day - May 1915
On the 13th May 1915, the US Secretary of State Bryan sent a note to Germany, demanding that German admits and apologises for the attacking and sinking of the Lusitania and insists that Germany should make immediate reparations. Later Bryan was to say that the note was originally only sent to "pacify excited public opinion".
On the 23rd May 1915, Italy declared war on Austria-Hungary.
On the 24th May 1915, a man called Thomas Edison invented new technology, still used today, that enabled us to record telephone conversations.
On the 25th May 1915, the second battle of Ypres ended with over 105,000 casualties.
On the 23rd May 1915, Italy declared war on Austria-Hungary.
On the 24th May 1915, a man called Thomas Edison invented new technology, still used today, that enabled us to record telephone conversations.
On the 25th May 1915, the second battle of Ypres ended with over 105,000 casualties.
Tuesday, 12 August 2014
Life AT War - Day by Day
12th August 1914
France has declared war on Austria-Hungary. German 12"/16.5" guns have been firing on forts around Luik. Great Britain has declared war on Austria-Hungary. Russian troops have taken East-Prussia and have occupied Marggrabowa. The Belgium cavalry have been battling the Germans in Halen, Belgium.
The Battle of Halen took place between German forces led by Georg Von Der Marwitz and Belgium troops led by Leon De Witte. What resulted was a tactical victory for the Belgians. However, as with all battles from World War 1, the losses where high. The German's lost 150 men dead, a further 600 men wounded, around 250 men taken prisoner and 400 horses dead. The Belgian's lost 160 men dead and a further 320 men wounded.
France has declared war on Austria-Hungary. German 12"/16.5" guns have been firing on forts around Luik. Great Britain has declared war on Austria-Hungary. Russian troops have taken East-Prussia and have occupied Marggrabowa. The Belgium cavalry have been battling the Germans in Halen, Belgium.
The Battle of Halen took place between German forces led by Georg Von Der Marwitz and Belgium troops led by Leon De Witte. What resulted was a tactical victory for the Belgians. However, as with all battles from World War 1, the losses where high. The German's lost 150 men dead, a further 600 men wounded, around 250 men taken prisoner and 400 horses dead. The Belgian's lost 160 men dead and a further 320 men wounded.
Wednesday, 6 August 2014
Life AT War - Day by Day
6th August 1914
Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia and Serbia. Dennis Patrick Dowd Jr has enlisted in the French Foreign Legion, becoming the first American to fight in the world war. The French Cavalry has entered Belgium. A German Zeppelin has bombed Liege City killing nine people. Serbia has declared war against Germany.
Dennis Patrick Dowd Jr later went on to be a student aviator. Unfortunately, he was killed in an airplane accident on 11th August 1916.
The French Foreign Legion is part of the French army established in 1831. It is open for foreign nationals as well as French citizens to join as long as they are willing to serve with the French armed forces.
Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia and Serbia. Dennis Patrick Dowd Jr has enlisted in the French Foreign Legion, becoming the first American to fight in the world war. The French Cavalry has entered Belgium. A German Zeppelin has bombed Liege City killing nine people. Serbia has declared war against Germany.
Dennis Patrick Dowd Jr later went on to be a student aviator. Unfortunately, he was killed in an airplane accident on 11th August 1916.
The French Foreign Legion is part of the French army established in 1831. It is open for foreign nationals as well as French citizens to join as long as they are willing to serve with the French armed forces.
Tuesday, 5 August 2014
Life AT War - Day by Day
5th August 1914
Cuba, Uruguay, Mexico and Argentina have all proclaimed neutrality. A massive German assault is occurring on forts around Luik. Montenegro declares war against Austria-Hungary.
Cuba, Uruguay, Mexico and Argentina have all proclaimed neutrality. A massive German assault is occurring on forts around Luik. Montenegro declares war against Austria-Hungary.
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