First Battle of Ypres

Ford became one of the best authors during the World War 1 era. Even though Ford’s career has it ups and downs, he had a successful career because of his famous literary work. Ford Madox Ford’s childhood was influenced to be an artist by his family. First of, Ford Madox Ford was born in December 17, 1893 in Mertan, England. Ford was a privileged child since his parents were both artist. As a result, “he was exposed early to artistic and literary influences.” (“Ford Madox Ford”) Ford was…

The First World War ensues, and Dunny finds himself immersed in the fighting in Europe. While in the Third Battle of Ypres, Dunny clears a German machine gun nest, though badly injures his leg. While lying on the ground in peril, Dunny looks up and sees Mary Dempster’s face in that of the Madonna’s “…about ten or…

World War I. While World War I was not the first time medicine and medical treatments were used, it was a time of great and very important developments. Medicine change to fit the world that was changing around it. World War I’s weapons and previous methods of medical care made way for new medical advancements. The weapons of the First World War gave way to the creation of new medical technologies. Before getting into the types of weapons used, first comes learning the tactics of the war.…

that “army authorities on the Western Front continued to prosecute, convict and execute war-traumatized neurotics until the Armistice in November 1918.” One such case was that of Lance-Sergent Walton who was court-martialed due to his desertion near Ypres, France in November 1914. Although Walton presented evidence to support his claims that he deserted due to mental confusion and not by his own volition, he was executed by firing squad on March 23rd, 1915. Another such case was that of…

weapon of World War I was designed in DeKalb, Illinois in 1874 to help cows agriculturists keep control of their herds. Joseph Glidden, the farmer from Illinoi invented a useable type of security fencing subsequent to seeing a case at a County fair. First it was used to fence, large areas of the American West, amid World War I spiked metal was hung by the mile in front of the opposing trenches. As Army from one armed force charged over the shell-cratered cratered hell of No…

“Sir, all NCO`s are wanted at Battalion headquarters for briefing” barked the messenger I acknowledged the man and walked through the muddy trench filled with water. As I walked I saw bodies still floating in the water from the previous day's battle, I shook my head sadly, these poor men did not even get the chance to make it over the top and into no man's land. When I finally made it to the command bunker I opened the door and was hit by a rush of warm air and the smell of cigarettes. “Good…

he participated in the first Battle of Ypres” (Britannica). “After his father’s retirement from the state of customs service, Adolf Hitler spent most of his childhood in Linz, the capital of upper Austria” (Britannica). Three days after the coup, which is also known as the “Beer Hall Putsch,” failed, Hitler was arrested and tried for high treason (Biography). “Although he spent much of his time away from the front lines, Hitler was present at a number of significant battles and was wounded at…

Nov. 11 - The impressive efforts that Canadians made during the world war is not to be overlooked. Our many outstanding achievements made during the last three months have proved Canada’s army to be amongst the best of the best. Successful battles such as one that took place at Vimy Ridge, France or Passchendaele, Belgium give Canadians a reputable name as the best-offensive Allied troop. Canadian troops were given the task of being the forerunners of the attacks and we completed our assignments…

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weeks later defeated the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. The defeat of Britain was averted by the Royal Air Force, which fought off the Germans. Driven by his hatred for communism, Hitler then turned on the Soviet Union. To protect his flank, he first subdued the Balkan Peninsula. The invasion of the USSR in June 1941 quickly carried the German armies to the gates of Moscow. They were pushed back by the Russians in December, just as the U.S... entered the war. Hitler then realized that the…