33. Woodrow Wilson issues his 14 point plan (January 8, 1918)
Explanation: Woodrow Wilson was the optimistic American President during this time. He believed that world peace was very possible. He came up wit the 14 point plan to achieve world peace. The 14 point plan stated suggestions for the European conflicts, but the most important point was the last one. Point 14 talks about the League of Nations, which is when leaders of a nation come together to form peace with other countries.The League of Nations idea is still used today.
Woodrow Wilson, 14 Point Plan. 1918. Photograph. Washington, D.C., USA. Writeawriting.com. Write a Writing, 29 July 2006. Web. 3 Mar. 2013.
34. The Treaty of Brest Litovsk (March 3, 1918)
Explanation: The Treaty of Brest Litovsk is a treaty that breaks ties. Since Russia was undergoing huge changes politically and financially, they wanted to get rid of the hassle of a war. Russia signed a treaty with the Central Powers that broke off the war between them. The Treaty of Brest Litovsk broke Russia's ties with the Allied powers.
The Treaty of Brest Litovsk. 1918. Photograph. Brest Litovsk. The History Man at Large.com. 4 Dec. 2005. Web. 3 Mar. 2013.
35. The Red Baron shot down (April 21, 1918)
Explanation: The Red Baron was a highly feared airman. He was a German pilot who could be identified by his signature red cross on his plane. The central power airmen would fly in the opposite direction when he was spotted. This is because had an amazing record for shooting down the enemies planes. On April 21, 1918, the infamous red baron was shot down in battle.
The Red Baron. 1916. Photograph. Kpbs.org. KPBS, 27 July 2010. Web. 3 Mar. 2013.
36. The Battle of Le Hamel (July 4, 1918)
Explanation: In the Battle of Le Hamel Australia had adopted the policy of “peaceful penetration.” They planned and executed small-scale offensives and frustrated the German troops with modest victories. on July 4, 1918. I. 2,000 German soldiers were killed in action and a further 1,600 captured by the Australian and American forces.
The Battle of Le Hamel. 1918. Photograph. Le Hamel. Spartacus.schoolnet.co. Spartacus Educational Publishers, 2 Oct. 2012. Web. 3 Mar. 2013.
37. The Second Battle of the Marne (July 15, 1918)
Explanation: The Second Battle of the Marne was a German tactic to win the war. The German military had a plan to distract the allied powers from Belgium. The allied powers were France, Britain, and America. Germany's plane was ultimately unsuccessful. The allied powers crushed the Germany in battle . Germany had a loss of 168,000, France had a loss of 95,000, the British had 13,000 casualties, and America suffered 12,000 casualties.
The Second Battle of the Marne. 1918. Photograph. Marne. First World War.com. Michael Duffy, 7 Nov. 2010. Web. 3 Mar. 2013.
38. The Battle of Vittorio Venneto (October 24, 1918)
Explanation: On
October 24, 1918, while having engaged the Austro-Hungarian troops in battle at
Monte Grappa, the Italian Army made a valiant attempt to cross the river.
Initially occupying the Papadopoli Island, the army crossed over to the other
side. Having won over Vittorio Veneto, the Italian army made a move to close
the retreat path of the Central troops. On November 3, 1918, armistice was
signed and war ended on November 4.
The Battle of Vittorio Veneto. 1918. Photograph. Vittorio Veneto. Iwm.org. Imperial War Mueseums, 28 Aug. 2010. Web. 3 Mar. 2013.
39. Kaiser Wilhelm II Abdicates (November 9, 1918)
Explanation: Kaiser Wilhelm II abandoned his throne on November 9, 1918.The German people were seeking and armistice and revolution, Wilhelm was scarred and intimidated by this. He thought about abdicating, but did not want to make such a huge leap. After being told by his military advisers that the army could not be relied upon not to harm him, Wilhelm fled the country. Wilhelm left his country in a dark place.
Wilhelm. 1918. Photograph. First World War.com. Michael Duffy, 23 Oct. 2011. Web. 3 Mar. 2013.
40. Germany signs the armistice
Explanation: Germany finally gave up on the war. On November 11, at 11:11, Germany signed an armistice at Compeigne, France. This signified the end of the 'War to end all Wars'. Germany finally gave in because the American Military pushed them into a rock and a hard place. The German citizens were suffering greatly, they had to give up to save their country.
Germany Signs the Armistice. 1918. Photograph. Compiegne, France. The Smiling Moose.com. The Smiling Moose, 7 Sept. 2009. Web. 3 Mar. 2013.