3. What were the goals of WWI for all the major countries involved?
Germany- Unification as a country
Austia-Hungary- wanted to control Serbia
Italy- wanted Irredenta (piece of land)
Turkey- Unify the country, restore the dominance of Turkey in Europe, gain resources
France- retake Alsace-Lorraine currently in German possession, emerge as a European and world power
Russia- Remove Germany as a challenger for land, become a military power again, help Serbia with Austria-Hungary, gain political influences in smaller countries
Great Britain- preserve status as a superpower, stay ahead of other countries, defend Belgium and France
U.S.- Wilson's 14 points, peace throughout Europe, keep Germany from messing with U.S. shipping
4. What were some of the major land battles prior to US involvement-1914-March, 1917?
Battle of Verdun-February 21, 1916; 10 month battle, fought between France and Germany, France won
1st Battle of Marne-Sept. 5, 1914- Sept. 12, 1914; Britain, France, and Germany; Germany tried to take Paris but France and Britain won
2nd Battle of Ypres-April 22 to May 25, 1915; France, Britain, Canada vs. Germany; Germans used poison gas for first time, they let out 5,500 cylinders of gas
1st Battle of Somme- July 1 to Nov. 14, 1916; Britain and France vs. Germany; Germans retreated
1st Battle of Champagne- Dec. 20 to March 17, 1915; Germany vs. France
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