This timeline gives an overview of the First World War in general terms and events. It also highlights those who have made the "Supreme Sacrifice" either Killed in Action in the European Theater or who passed away in a hospital back in the United States after being wounded. ;xNLx;;xNLx;Very few American were taken prisoner during 1918, though 50,000 were killed in action and another 50,000 died of disease, mainly in the great flu epidemic of 1918-19.
The shot heard around the world.
On the same day, the German Government reject British proposals for an international conference and British Fleets were ordered to war bases.
On the same day, the British Government orders Naval Mobilization, Hostilities commence on Polish frontier and the French Government orders General Mobilization.
On the same day, British Government orders General Mobilization, the British Government issues Proclamation authorizing requisition of shipping.
This day was also the First meeting of the British War Council
Two more cris-crossing declarations.
The final declaration in Europe for a while.
Germany severs diplomatic relations with Japan
Entente Governments send joint reply to President Wilson's Note. Allied war aims outlined. Belgian Government reply, to President Wilson's Note placing themselves in hands of Allies
President Wilson in address to Congress asks for power to arm merchant ships and then President Wilson states that he considers sinking of "Laconia" the "overt act" for which he was waiting to act.
The USA enters the European Stage
The war heats up across the continents.
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Allied offensives advancing to the Hindenburg Line
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Died in Quincy, Mass.
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The celebration of the announcement of the Armistice was huge across the America
Died in Hospital
The Pearl Street Library was opened in May 5, 20151914, went through a restoration process to be updated and furnished. On Armistice Day, November 11, 1920, a German 77 cannon was placed to the left of the Grecian-style library. The cannon had been captured at the Battle of Argonne. During World War II the cannon was used for scrap.
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