Chronological Order of US Involvement in WW1:
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February 1915 - The Germans announced that they would use U-boats to sink without warning any ship they found in the waters around Britain.
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May 7, 1915 - German U-boat sank the British passenger liner Lusitania off the coast of Ireland.
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1916 - Germany sunk an unarmed French passenger ship Sussex.
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Once again, Germany announced unrestricted submarine warfare against Britain.
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The Zimmerman Note - Proposed an alliance with Mexico, stating that if the US declared war on Germany, Mexico should declare war on the US.
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Congress responded on April 6, 1917, with a declaration of war.
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Britain blockaded German ports - They forced neutral merchant ships, sailing to Europe to land at British ports to be inspected for contraband - goods prohibited from shipment to Germany and its allies.
Description of Types of Warfare Used in WW1:
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Trench Warfare: Soldiers fought from deep trenches that provided protection from enemy fire. This type of warfare led to a stalemate on the Western Front, where neither side could gain substantial ground.
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Machine Guns: These weapons could fire hundreds of rounds per minute and were devastating on the battlefield, causing high casualties and leading to more defensive tactics in warfare.
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Poison Gas: Chemical weapons were used to incapacitate or kill enemy troops. Gases such as chlorine and mustard gas caused severe suffering and created fear among soldiers.
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Submarine: German U-boats were used to target enemy supply ships and merchant vessels without warning. This tactic aimed to cut off supplies to the Allies and disrupt maritime trade.
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Tanks and Armored Cars: Introduced to break the stalemate of trench warfare, tanks could cross trenches and barbed wire defenses. They were heavily armored and could withstand small arms fire.
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Airplanes: Used for reconnaissance, bombings, and dogfights, airplanes played a crucial role in gaining air superiority. They evolved rapidly during the war, with both sides developing better aircraft and tactics.