13th February 1915
The French have tried to drive German forces back into the Champagne region.
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Showing posts with label German. Show all posts
Friday, 13 February 2015
Tuesday, 10 February 2015
Life AT War - Day by Day
10th February 1915
US president Wilson has protested an idea made by Britain to used US flags on British merchant ships to deceive the Germans, in the hope of allowing supplies to get to Britain. US president Wilson has also warned Germany that the US will hold it accountable for any property endangered or lives lost.
US president Wilson has protested an idea made by Britain to used US flags on British merchant ships to deceive the Germans, in the hope of allowing supplies to get to Britain. US president Wilson has also warned Germany that the US will hold it accountable for any property endangered or lives lost.
Saturday, 7 February 2015
Life AT War - Day by Day
7th February 1915
At the second battle of Masurian Lakes, German armies have surrounded and cut of part of the Russian army.
At the second battle of Masurian Lakes, German armies have surrounded and cut of part of the Russian army.
Tuesday, 3 February 2015
Sunday, 1 February 2015
Life AT War - Day by Day
1st February 1915
German soldiers have a new tactic by using poison gas against Russian troops on the Front Line. A gas attack has taken place today.
Gas attacks were used right from the start of the war. Tear gas was used, which would cause sore eyes but wouldn't be deadly. However at the start of 1915, Chlorine gas was instead used. This sent a yellow cloud over to the enemy lines and within minutes soldiers would be struggling to put their masks on, or even for some, struggling to breath. Chlorine gas caused damage to internal organs such as the lungs and nose and was even accountable for many premature deaths. The Chlorine gas isn't to be confused with the Mustard gas that was to be used from 1917. This caused blistered both inside and outside as well as causing blindness, severe bleeding and even death.
German soldiers have a new tactic by using poison gas against Russian troops on the Front Line. A gas attack has taken place today.
Gas attacks were used right from the start of the war. Tear gas was used, which would cause sore eyes but wouldn't be deadly. However at the start of 1915, Chlorine gas was instead used. This sent a yellow cloud over to the enemy lines and within minutes soldiers would be struggling to put their masks on, or even for some, struggling to breath. Chlorine gas caused damage to internal organs such as the lungs and nose and was even accountable for many premature deaths. The Chlorine gas isn't to be confused with the Mustard gas that was to be used from 1917. This caused blistered both inside and outside as well as causing blindness, severe bleeding and even death.
Saturday, 1 November 2014
Life AT War - Day by Day
1st November 1914
A German vs British naval battle has commenced at Coronel, off the coast of Chile. Von Hindenburg has been named as Marshal of the Eastern Front
The battle was to last only one day with German victory. Over 2,500 people were killed with many more being injured.
A German vs British naval battle has commenced at Coronel, off the coast of Chile. Von Hindenburg has been named as Marshal of the Eastern Front
The battle was to last only one day with German victory. Over 2,500 people were killed with many more being injured.
Tuesday, 28 October 2014
Saturday, 11 October 2014
Friday, 10 October 2014
Life AT War - Day by Day
10th October 1914
Antwerp have surrendered, after German troops entered by force.
Antwerp have surrendered, after German troops entered by force.
Thursday, 9 October 2014
Monday, 22 September 2014
Life AT War - Day by Day
22nd September 1914
A German submarine has sunk three British Ironclads.
Ironclads, the latest in technology of warships was a steam powered warship covered in iron or steel armour plates. The sinking of these three ships left 1,459 dead.
A German submarine has sunk three British Ironclads.
Ironclads, the latest in technology of warships was a steam powered warship covered in iron or steel armour plates. The sinking of these three ships left 1,459 dead.
Thursday, 18 September 2014
Life AT War - Day by Day
18th September 1914
The Battle of Aisne has ended with German victory, General Paul Von Hindenburg has been named as commander of German armies on the Eastern front, South African troops have landed in German occupied South West Africa.
The Battle of Aisne has ended with German victory, General Paul Von Hindenburg has been named as commander of German armies on the Eastern front, South African troops have landed in German occupied South West Africa.
Monday, 15 September 2014
Life AT War - Day by Day
15th September 1914
The Battle of Aisne has begun between German and French troops.
The Battle of Aisne has begun between German and French troops.
Sunday, 14 September 2014
Life AT War - Day by Day
14th September 1914
German Staff of Chief Helmut Von Moltke has been replaced by Erich Von Falkenhayn, German troops have withdrawn from Aisne/invent trenches.
German Staff of Chief Helmut Von Moltke has been replaced by Erich Von Falkenhayn, German troops have withdrawn from Aisne/invent trenches.
Thursday, 11 September 2014
Life AT War - Day to Day
11th September 1914
Australia has invaded New Britain, defeating German contingent there.
Australia has invaded New Britain, defeating German contingent there.
Tuesday, 19 August 2014
Life AT War - Day by Day
19th August
The German Army has executed 150 Belgians by firing squad. A German fleet has begun trying to shell the English coast.
In the months and years to follow while Belgium was occupied by Germany, the civilians would witness such mass killings on a weekly and sometimes even daily basis. When Belgium was liberated, the true extent of damage became clear. The people of Belgium were taught by the German's that if they saw a German soldier, they were to put the hands above their heads to prove they weren't carrying anything dangerous and pled with the soldier that they were of no harm. Failure to do this resulted in being shot. However, many stories came out through the years after the war about how even if you did as you were taught, if the soldier wanted to they might still shoot you thus creating wide-spread fear throughout Belgium.
The German Army has executed 150 Belgians by firing squad. A German fleet has begun trying to shell the English coast.
In the months and years to follow while Belgium was occupied by Germany, the civilians would witness such mass killings on a weekly and sometimes even daily basis. When Belgium was liberated, the true extent of damage became clear. The people of Belgium were taught by the German's that if they saw a German soldier, they were to put the hands above their heads to prove they weren't carrying anything dangerous and pled with the soldier that they were of no harm. Failure to do this resulted in being shot. However, many stories came out through the years after the war about how even if you did as you were taught, if the soldier wanted to they might still shoot you thus creating wide-spread fear throughout Belgium.
Saturday, 9 August 2014
Thursday, 7 August 2014
Life AT War - Day by Day
7th August 1914
The French government has awarded King Albert of Belgium the Great Cross. French troops under General Bonneau have occupied Altkitrch at Elzas. The German army has occupied the city of Liege in Belgium. Lord Kitchner has published a poster saying "Your Country needs you" as more recruits are needed.
The French government has awarded King Albert of Belgium the Great Cross. French troops under General Bonneau have occupied Altkitrch at Elzas. The German army has occupied the city of Liege in Belgium. Lord Kitchner has published a poster saying "Your Country needs you" as more recruits are needed.
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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