World's War Events, Vol. II

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25963

Title

World's War Events, Vol. II

Language

en

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Project Gutenberg

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This volume chronicles World War I events from the Battle of Verdun through America's entry in 1917. Featuring firsthand accounts from generals, sailors, and diplomats, it details German military strategies, submarine warfare, and the diplomatic crisis leading to U.S. involvement. The text offers a dramatic, authoritative narrative of the Great War's pivotal moments.

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Compiled by Francis J. Reynolds and Allen L. Churchill, *World's War Events, Vol. II* chronicles the conflict's progression from early 1916 to the close of 1917, blending official dispatches with personal testimonies to illustrate the war's scale and human cost. The volume opens with the grueling Battle of Verdun, described as a supreme German effort to break French lines and seize the vital fortress. The text analyzes the strategic geography of the Meuse river, the heavy artillery employed, and the ten-month struggle that ultimately checked German advances. The narrative then shifts to naval warfare, detailing the German submarine campaign against merchant vessels and the subsequent severing of diplomatic relations by the United States. Official documents recount the sinking of American ships like the *Alcedo* and the *USS Jacob Jones*, highlighting the bravery of crews who survived torpedo attacks and endured perilous raft journeys to rescue. The volume also explores German espionage activities within the U.S., including plots to sabotage infrastructure in Canada and India, and the use of fraudulent passports. Through articles by prominent figures such as Admiral Jellicoe, General Haig, and President Wilson, the book provides a comprehensive overview of military operations, refugee crises, and the political decisions that brought America into the conflict. The collection serves as a historical record of the war's most dramatic episodes, illustrating the strategic desperation of Germany and the resilience of Allied forces.

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