Presentation again today.4. What were some of the major land battles prior to US involvement-1914-March, 1917?*Battle of Verdun-Took place in France-Most vicious encouter of WWI-Germany tried to get control of the western front.-French won the forts Germany took control of.-No one really won this war (no one gained anything from it.)*Battle of Somme River-Somme River, France-Was happening at the same time as Verdun.-British and France gained a little land from Germany.*Battle of Ypres-Took place in Belgium.-British and France against Germany.-"Race to the Sea"-Germans retreated. Win for the Allies.5. What were some of the major naval battles of WWI?*Battle of Jutland-Fighting over control of the North Sea.-One of the greatest naval battle in WWI.-Decoding was a big part of the war.-German victory*Battle of Dogger Bank.-fighting for control of the North Sea.-Germans were planing a raid on British ships.-Britian heard of the raid and surprised the Germans-Germans won the battle though.*Battle of Heligoland Bight-Fighting over the North Sea.-No one really won or lost.6. What were the US reactions to WWI starting in 1914?
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