Wilson For War

President Wilson outlines his case for war with this joint address to Congress.  The address led to a declaration of war against Germany.

Submarine warfare

A German submarine firing a shot at an enemy steamer in order to stop it.

Germans Fire

The Germans fire shells filled with chlorine gas at Allied lines. This is the first time that large amounts of gas are used in battle, and the result is the near-collapse of the French. However, the Germans are unable to take advantage of the breach.

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