World War I tension had been brewing in Europe and especially in Balkan region for years before conflict actually broke out, the initial spark that ignited World War I was struck in Sarajevo, Bonsia. Archduke R. Fernidad nephew of the Emperor Franz Josef and heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire was shot to death along with his wife by the Serbian nationalist Garrilo Princip on June 28, 1914. During this time nationalism: a patriotic feeling the principle or efforts of a nation, as well as militarism; the belief of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interest so imperialism came about a policy of extending a country’s power and
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Six significant people stood out in many articles: Alvin York who was born December 13, 1887 began as a laborer and logger in TN, he later became a Sargent in charge of patrol he indeed took this job very serious. Frank Luke born May 19, 1897 began working in the Air Force Base and later served as a Second Lieutenant until 1918, Luke shot down two balloons giving him his thirteenth official kill. Henry Johnson born July 15, 1892 also known as “Black Death” was the first African American unit of the U.S. Army to engage in combat in World War I, he served as a Sargent. Charles Whittlessey born January 20, 1884 also known as “Galloping Charlie” served as a Lieutenant Colonel he was awarded Valor in the war. Edouard Izac born December 18, 1891 served as a Lieutenant Commander he was taken and put away into a German War showing nationalism. Daniel Daly also known as “Dan” was born November 11, 1873 served as a Sargent Major as well, he was given the Navy Cross symbolizing repeated deeds of heroism and great service. These very six men have served our country and help to win WW1. They all displayed nationalism and never gave up on their country or freedom though they faced hardships they overcame these many obstacles with any given …show more content…
Diseases took a major change for the worst during this time period causing: Influenza, Typhoid, Trench Foot, Trench Fever, Malaria and Diabetes caused by exposure to wet and damp conditions. As the war went about and advanced into what we know now as freedom various obstacles occurred fresh fruit, vegetables and meat were growing scarce. Bread and Flour specifically were hard to come by, there were even tales of butchers selling dead cats. Imagine fighting for your life and the freedom of others on an empty stomach. These men also endured the pain of losing one another. World War I taught many men the real definition of “fighting til’ the
Six significant people stood out in many articles: Alvin York who was born December 13, 1887 began as a laborer and logger in TN, he later became a Sargent in charge of patrol he indeed took this job very serious. Frank Luke born May 19, 1897 began working in the Air Force Base and later served as a Second Lieutenant until 1918, Luke shot down two balloons giving him his thirteenth official kill. Henry Johnson born July 15, 1892 also known as “Black Death” was the first African American unit of the U.S. Army to engage in combat in World War I, he served as a Sargent. Charles Whittlessey born January 20, 1884 also known as “Galloping Charlie” served as a Lieutenant Colonel he was awarded Valor in the war. Edouard Izac born December 18, 1891 served as a Lieutenant Commander he was taken and put away into a German War showing nationalism. Daniel Daly also known as “Dan” was born November 11, 1873 served as a Sargent Major as well, he was given the Navy Cross symbolizing repeated deeds of heroism and great service. These very six men have served our country and help to win WW1. They all displayed nationalism and never gave up on their country or freedom though they faced hardships they overcame these many obstacles with any given …show more content…
Diseases took a major change for the worst during this time period causing: Influenza, Typhoid, Trench Foot, Trench Fever, Malaria and Diabetes caused by exposure to wet and damp conditions. As the war went about and advanced into what we know now as freedom various obstacles occurred fresh fruit, vegetables and meat were growing scarce. Bread and Flour specifically were hard to come by, there were even tales of butchers selling dead cats. Imagine fighting for your life and the freedom of others on an empty stomach. These men also endured the pain of losing one another. World War I taught many men the real definition of “fighting til’ the