1918

Croatia, the home of Marco Polo, is a beautiful country with an interesting and complex history. Croatia has many landforms intersecting in the country of Croatia. The actual name of Croatia is the Republika Harvatska. Croatia is 21,831 square miles (Croatia) and is located in the Balken peninsula bordering the Adriatic Sea. The countries that border Croatia are Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Serbia, Montenegro and Slovenia. Croatia is an interesting country with a unique history, and is…

In 1918, Lenin fulfilled his peace promise by forcing Russia out of WW1 with the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, sacrificing territory and money. Nonetheless, a new army, the Whites (Mensheviks, Tsar supporters) was created to attack the Reds (Bolsheviks) as they either wanted the Tsarist regime back, or disliked Bolshevik communism. Britain, France and United States provided the Whites with supplies which allowed the War to develop in 1918, which caused Lenin’s peace promise…

Internal turmoil of fighting countries boiled to their peaks by the end of World War I. The end of the war left countries left in ruins financially, geographically, and even governmentally. Influential countries, such as Russia, Germany, and Austria-Hungary, experienced change on a much more dramatic level. Revolutions were sparked by ordinary citizens and fueled by the desire to fix what had been done in the government both during and before the war. Russia had been lagging behind the rest of…

of the way he handled Bloody Sunday and and Russia’s place in World War 1. Nicholas was born on May 6, 1918 in Pushkin, Russia. He received the throne when his dad Alexander the third died in 1894. His father created an elected legislature. The way he handled Bloody Sunday and World War 1 enraged his subjects and led to his abdication. The Bolsheviks killed Nicholas and his family on July 16, 1918, in Yekaterinburg, Russia. He was then replaced by Provisional Government. On January 5, 1905,…

his own. Adolf Hitler before World War II served in the Bavarian Germany army. At a very quick approch he proved to be a courageous soldier. December 1914, he was awarded the Iron Cross second class. August 1918 he was awarded again the Iron Cross first class. A gas attack on October 13, 1918 caused him to go tempararily blind . While healing in a hospital, he heard new of the war ending, and Germany's defeat. The anger and feelings of betrayal shaped his and the world's…

In the late summer of 1914, train stations all over Europe filled with millions of enthusiastic young soldiers heading to the most glorious war. But within weeks, the excitement and glory was crushed by the horror and death, brought by dangerous new machines of war. This new great and powerful war was what is now called World War One. WW1 began as a local disturbance in Southern Europe and it eventually spread into a worldwide. The western war front took place mostly in Belgium and France. It…

After months of training, he shipped overseas with the 22nd battalion (Van Doos). Serving for two whole years in Western European trenches, Kaeble received the Military Medal for his inspiring gallantry after being wounded. Shortly thereafter, in 1918, the 22nd battalion had occupied a defensive position in French area, and they were under German onslaught. The Germans'…

The Battle of Belleau Wood, fought during World War 1 in June 1918, was a pivotal engagement between the United States Marine corps and German forces. Known for its fierce combat and strategic significance, the battle marked a turning point in the war, solidifying the reputation of the US Marines as a formidable fighting force. The Battle of Belleau Wood took place near the Marne river in France from June 1st to June 26th 1918 during World War 1. The battle of Belleau Wood was important because…

the war. The initiation brought along an abundance of views and opinions, all of which were changing as the war progressed from 1914 to 1918. At first, the nation was primarily in support of government and their decisions of mobilizing the war and civil peace. As time passed, however, civilians started to lose faith in their efforts and were growing tiresome. By 1918, faith had been lost causing Germany to surrender. German emperor, Wilhelm II, delivered a speech days after Burgfrieden was…

After the virus spread from military camps into the city, it raged throughout the city. In Philadelphia, the shortage of doctors made the city vulnerable to the outbreak. Over 800 doctors and nurses were helping with the war, causing the shortage. More volunteers and medical professionals were called overseas, leaving less help for the citizens. With this shortage, the flu was not contained causing it to spread faster. Around this time, many jobs in shipbuilding opened up in Philadelphia. The…