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Franz Ferdinand
What started WWI was the assassination of Franz in 1914. When a Serbian terrorist shot and killed him. He was shot, as well as, her wife, while their motorcade was moving through the streets of Sarajevo. His event later set off the events that led to WWI. http://www.history.com/ -
First Global War.
WWI was the worlds first conflict. It was between Germany, Austria, and the Ottoman empire, against the Allied forces Great Britain, United States, Russia, Italy, and Japan.It resulted in more than 9 million soldiers killed at the end of the war. Its a war that lasted four years. -
Germany Invades Belgium.
On August 3, 1914, Germany invaded Belgium. After the invasion Belgium had a treaty with Britain. So the next day Britain had declared war on Germany. Germany had invaded Belgium because, the Belgian government had denied Germany to pass through the
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Battle Of Tannenberg.
The Germans defeated the Russians on their way to invade Germany. This happened in the first weeks of the war. Over 50,000 French soldiers were killed. It was a revenge for the defeat of the order 500 years ago. -
Lusitania Sinks
Germans Torpedoed the ship without warning. About 1,198 people died in the bombardment. 128 passengers were Americans, the ship sank within 20 minutes. Not much time for everyone to escape with that about of people. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/lusitania -
Battle Of Verdun
The casualties from Verdun and the impact the battle had on the French Army was a primary reason for the British starting the Battle of the Somme in July 1916 in an effort to take German pressure off of the French at Verdun. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/battle-of-verdun -
Germany agrees to limit submarine warfare.
Germany agreeing to Woodrow Wilson by agreeing to limit its submarine warfare in order to turn away diplomatic break with the United States. This was due because, of the event of the Lusitania. -
Battle Of Fromelles
Battle of Fromelles was the first major battle that the Australians faught on the Western front. 1,500 British and 5,533 Australian soldiers were killed. General Headquarters of the British Expeditionary Force had ordered the First and Second armies to prepare attacks to support the Fourth Army on the Somme. -
First Tanks
The tanks were first introduced in WWI for the first time in war history. The British were the first to use them in war. They used them against the Germans during the Somme battle. About 40 tanks were being used. -
Roland H. Neel Joins The War
Neel joined WWI in 1917. Neel joined the war as a pilot for France. He joined the war at an unknown age. Neel always loved planes as a kid. http://memory.loc.gov/diglib/vhp/html/search/search.html -
Neel Survives
Neel and his crew member were on a plane, when their plane was hit. Their plane was hit by a boche bullet, cutting the planes wires. After the bullet hit, Mr.Neel grabbed the wires so that the crippled rudder could be controlled, allowing the pilot to make a land. Neel than explains how miraculously survived when the bullet hit inches away from his foot and the bullet would of traveled his body. -
Neels Plane Hit.
Neels plane was hit several times, one in the tire, two in the pilot seats, and one of those hit the wires. According to Neel, the shooter didn't realize he had hit his plane. Even though Neel and his crew member knew their life could end any moment, they shot back with bravery at the shooter. -
Neel in the war
Neel during the war didn't get to see his family, So in that case he sent his family letters every month. He told them how he was doing in the war. He wrote his children stories like his plane incident and, many more. Told his family about how it was being in WWI and, how he might not come home. -
End Of WWI
WWI ended in November 11, 1918 which is known as veterans day. Germany also signed an armistice agreement with the Allies on November 11, 1918. World War I was known as the “war to end all wars” because, of the all the slaughter and destruction it caused.The war ended with more than 9 million causalities. -
Neels Certificate.
Neel earned Areo Club Of America certificate in February 14 of 1919. Neel had earned his certificate for recognition of valor and distinguished service. Neel was a pilot for the all his years of service. Even though his a war veteran he almost lost his life when his plane was shot.
