23rd August 1915
Tsar Nicolas the second has taken control of the Russian Army.
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Sunday, 26 April 2015
Life AT War - Day by Day
26th April 1915
Italy has secretly signed the Pact Of London with Britain, France & Russia.
Italy has secretly signed the Pact Of London with Britain, France & Russia.
Sunday, 2 November 2014
Life AT War - Day by Day
2nd November 1914
Britain has annexed Cyprus and has also delcared that the whole of the North Sea is a military area and has stated that neutral ships will enter at their own risk. Russia has declared war on the Ottoman Empire.
The first reason Britain annexed Cyprus was that it wanted to keep Cyrprus from being invaded by Turkey, something that was to happen in the not to distant future.
Britain has annexed Cyprus and has also delcared that the whole of the North Sea is a military area and has stated that neutral ships will enter at their own risk. Russia has declared war on the Ottoman Empire.
The first reason Britain annexed Cyprus was that it wanted to keep Cyrprus from being invaded by Turkey, something that was to happen in the not to distant future.
Wednesday, 24 September 2014
Life AT War - Day by Day
24th September 1914
Russian troops have besieged the fortress town of Pzemysl and have carried on through the Carpathians, aiming to invade northern Hungary.
Russian troops have besieged the fortress town of Pzemysl and have carried on through the Carpathians, aiming to invade northern Hungary.
Thursday, 4 September 2014
Life AT War - Day by Day
4th September 1914
France, Russia & Britain have agreed in a Pact of London that none will make separate peace with the enemy, General Von Moltke ceases german advance in France.
France, Russia & Britain have agreed in a Pact of London that none will make separate peace with the enemy, General Von Moltke ceases german advance in France.
Wednesday, 3 September 2014
Life AT War - Day by Day
3rd September 1914
The British expeditionary army & French General Lanrezacs army has attacked the Marne where french troops have vacated to Reims. Capital of Galicia is taken after a three day battle in which Russian troops have forced a disorderly retreat of Austrain troops.
The British expeditionary army & French General Lanrezacs army has attacked the Marne where french troops have vacated to Reims. Capital of Galicia is taken after a three day battle in which Russian troops have forced a disorderly retreat of Austrain troops.
Monday, 1 September 2014
Life AT War - Day by Day
1st September 1914
Lord Kitchener has arrived in Paris, St Petersburg in Russia has changed its name to Petrograd.
Russia felt the need to change the name of the city as it included the German words Sankt and burg.
Lord Kitchener has arrived in Paris, St Petersburg in Russia has changed its name to Petrograd.
Russia felt the need to change the name of the city as it included the German words Sankt and burg.
Friday, 22 August 2014
Life At War - Day by Day
22nd August 1914
The British and German troops have had their first encounter with each other in Belgium. The Battle of Charleroi begins led by General Von Bulows. The Battle of Ardennen continues. General Martos' troops have occupied Soldau/ Neidenburg in East Prussia. German troops have executed 384 inhabitants of Tamines in Belgium as their occupation continues. Von Ludendorff & Von Hindenburg have moved into East Prussia on their way to Russia
The British and German troops have had their first encounter with each other in Belgium. The Battle of Charleroi begins led by General Von Bulows. The Battle of Ardennen continues. General Martos' troops have occupied Soldau/ Neidenburg in East Prussia. German troops have executed 384 inhabitants of Tamines in Belgium as their occupation continues. Von Ludendorff & Von Hindenburg have moved into East Prussia on their way to Russia
Wednesday, 20 August 2014
Life AT War - Day by Day
20th August 1914
The battle at Gumbinnen has come to an end. The German army has captured Brussels as the Belgium army retreated to Antwerp. German General Von Bulow has executed 211 Belgians.
The battle of Gumbinnen began on the 17th August. Against official orders Hermann Von Francois launched an attack against the Russian First Army, resulting in a victory for Germany (The Battle of Stalluponen). On the 19th August the Russian Cavalry came into contact with the German infantry. The Russians dismounted and brought up their artillery to fight, leaving the Germans to retreat.
On the 20th August, German troops attacked Russian troops ,driving them back 8km by the early afternoon. Russian reinforcements arrived and the battle turned to stalemate. Unfortunately, due in the original unofficial attack three days earlier, German reinforcements were unable to arrive for several hours, enabling the Russian soldiers to move up their heavy artillery. Although at first the German's advanced well, they soon had to retreat when they came under Russian artillery fire.
The losses were high as with many battle's throughout the war. The Russian's endured 18,839 soldiers wounded, killed or worse - missing.
The German's lost 1,250 men killed, 6414 more were wounded and 6,943 men were taken prisoner.
The battle at Gumbinnen has come to an end. The German army has captured Brussels as the Belgium army retreated to Antwerp. German General Von Bulow has executed 211 Belgians.
The battle of Gumbinnen began on the 17th August. Against official orders Hermann Von Francois launched an attack against the Russian First Army, resulting in a victory for Germany (The Battle of Stalluponen). On the 19th August the Russian Cavalry came into contact with the German infantry. The Russians dismounted and brought up their artillery to fight, leaving the Germans to retreat.
On the 20th August, German troops attacked Russian troops ,driving them back 8km by the early afternoon. Russian reinforcements arrived and the battle turned to stalemate. Unfortunately, due in the original unofficial attack three days earlier, German reinforcements were unable to arrive for several hours, enabling the Russian soldiers to move up their heavy artillery. Although at first the German's advanced well, they soon had to retreat when they came under Russian artillery fire.
The losses were high as with many battle's throughout the war. The Russian's endured 18,839 soldiers wounded, killed or worse - missing.
The German's lost 1,250 men killed, 6414 more were wounded and 6,943 men were taken prisoner.
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.
Sunday, 3 August 2014
Life At War - Day to Day
3rd August 1914
The Schlieffen Plan, that Germany have been drawing up since 1897 was being implemented. The plan, not known to any other nation, assumes that Belgium won't put up any resistance to German soldiers marching through and that Britain will stay out of the war that is starting. The plan states that Germany would like to be at war with both Russia and France at the same time. France, they believe, will be weak and will be defeated within six weeks of war, Russia, to be too slow in mobilising the army.
Germany have told the Belgium King and Government that they need to march they're soldiers through Belgium to defend themselves against an attack that is imminent from France. Belgium has told them that they will not grant them the needed permission as they do not believe there is a threat from France. Therefore Germany decides to attack and invade Belgium anyway.
The Schlieffen Plan, that Germany have been drawing up since 1897 was being implemented. The plan, not known to any other nation, assumes that Belgium won't put up any resistance to German soldiers marching through and that Britain will stay out of the war that is starting. The plan states that Germany would like to be at war with both Russia and France at the same time. France, they believe, will be weak and will be defeated within six weeks of war, Russia, to be too slow in mobilising the army.
Germany have told the Belgium King and Government that they need to march they're soldiers through Belgium to defend themselves against an attack that is imminent from France. Belgium has told them that they will not grant them the needed permission as they do not believe there is a threat from France. Therefore Germany decides to attack and invade Belgium anyway.
Friday, 1 August 2014
Life AT War - Day By Day
1st August 1914
Russia mobilizes along the German and Austria-Hungary borders. As a consequence, Germany has stated that this threatening step has left them in grave and imminent danger for which they need to react. Germany has declared war on Russia...
Today, one hundred years ago, marks the day with which Germany declared war on Russia. If only the soldiers of all nations preparing to fight knew, that one hundred years later not only would we be remembering those who fought in the war to end wars but that there would be troubles brewing again in Eastern Europe.
The only difference? Hopefully we will have all learnt from previous conflicts that violence and mass military parades along borders does nothing but escalate troubles.
Russia mobilizes along the German and Austria-Hungary borders. As a consequence, Germany has stated that this threatening step has left them in grave and imminent danger for which they need to react. Germany has declared war on Russia...
Today, one hundred years ago, marks the day with which Germany declared war on Russia. If only the soldiers of all nations preparing to fight knew, that one hundred years later not only would we be remembering those who fought in the war to end wars but that there would be troubles brewing again in Eastern Europe.
The only difference? Hopefully we will have all learnt from previous conflicts that violence and mass military parades along borders does nothing but escalate troubles.
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