15th July 1915
The head of German propaganda in the US, Dr Heinrich Albert has lost his briefcase on a subway in New York City.
The Austro-German forces have launched an offensive along the Eastern Front.
Later an extensive examination of the lost briefcase's content revealed an extensive network of German espionage and subversion across America.
Welcome to Some Sunny Day, a blog that shows an insight into what life was like during war. As it is the 100th anniversary of the First World War, the blog is currently focusing on what life was like for everybody involved in this war from the home front to the front line.
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Wednesday, 15 July 2015
Tuesday, 30 June 2015
Life AT War - Day By Day - June
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.
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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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.
Sunday, 8 March 2015
Life AT War - Day by Day
8th March 1915
United States of America's first navy minelayer Baltimore has been commissioned.
United States of America's first navy minelayer Baltimore has been commissioned.
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Tuesday, 27 January 2015
Life AT War - Day by Day
27th January 1915
US Marine troops have occupied Haiti.
US Marine troops have occupied Haiti.
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Monday, 17 November 2014
Life AT War - Day by Day
17th November 1914
The United States of America have declared the Panama Canal Zone neutral.
The United States of America have declared the Panama Canal Zone neutral.
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