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World War I

World War I. Tsar to Kaiser 29 July 1914, 1 a.m. Peter's Court Palais, 29 July 1914 Sa Majesté l'Empereur Neues Palais

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World War I

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  1. World War I

  2. Tsar to Kaiser29 July 1914, 1 a.m. Peter's Court Palais, 29 July 1914 Sa Majesté l'EmpereurNeues Palais Am glad you are back. In this serious moment, I appeal to you to help me. An ignoble war has been declared to a weak country. The indignation in Russia shared fully by me is enormous. I foresee that very soon I shall be overwhelmed by the pressure forced upon me and be forced to take extreme measures which will lead to war. To try and avoid such a calamity as a European war I beg you in the name of our old friendship to do what you can to stop your allies from going too far. http://www.historywiz.com/galleries/triplealliance.html

  3. The outbreak of World War I was mostly due to the complex alliance systems in place at this time period, but the militarism, imperialism, and nationalism also contributed. More About Causes

  4. “Total war” encompassed every aspect of society. It involved government control of the economy, women working in jobs like never before, and everyone pitching in to do their part.

  5. Trench layout "The dugouts in this part of the line were infested with rats. They would frequently walk over one when asleep. I was much troubled by them coming and licking the brilliantine off my hair; for this reason, I had to give up using grease on my head. I never heard them biting anyone." -- Capt. Alexander Stewart (Britain) June 2, 1916 Since the war brought new technologies and methods of fighting like trenches, soldiers experienced dreadful conditions and injuries. More About Soldiers

  6. Life of Soldiers cont’d

  7. The Allied powers finally formed the peace treaty which focused on punishing Germany, but it proved to be insufficient in obtaining the world peace desired after such a demanding war. Treaty of Versailles Reparations PART VIII SECTION I GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 231 The Allied and Associated Governments affirm and Germany accepts the responsibility of Germany and her allies for causing all the loss and damage to which the Allied and Associated Governments and their nationals have been subjected as a consequence of the war imposed upon them by the aggression of Germany and her allies.

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