What were the US reactions to the WW1 in 1914? Declared neutrality
Causes of US evolvement?
Zimmermann Note- letter sent from Arthur Zimmermann that was in coded and the British read, Germany tried to get Mexico into the war against us. Germany promised Mexico that they would get back the Mexican Cession back if they won. Germany wanted to keep US out of Europe.
Lusitania Sinking- upset many Americans
What were the major land battles for the US in WW1?
Battle of Saint Mihiel- Americans and French vs. Germany, Air battle, Americans had better weapons, Americans commanded by General John Pershing. 100 day offensive, Americans had two tank battalions, allies won.
Second Battle of Marne -Americans and French vs. Germans, germany won
Battle of Meuse- bloodiest battle , Allies vs. Germany, this battle ended the war
What were the major military strategies for winning the war for both Allied and Central Powers?
Allies - France, Russia, Britain, Japan, US, United Kingdom, Italy,
Central Powers- Germany, A-H, the Ottoman Empire
Allies- French attacked the border of France and Germany, Russians- first was going to let Germany push them back at first. Then they held off then their resources kicked in and the Germans were running out of supplies and food. Russia’s then invaded Germany and lost to Germany. US- Supplied allies and help with troops and weapons
Central Powers- Schlieffen Plan- made to counter a joint attack on France, involved 90% of Germanys forces, quick route to get the France, then changed route so it didn’t go through Holland, they were then surprised by the British Expeditionary Force. This sort of failed because of Belgium’s held them pretty good
Hindenburg Line- vast system of defenses contains of deep trenches, barbed wire, tunnels, and command posts, concrete bunkers, and concrete machine-gun positions.
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