On the 6th of April, 1917, the U.S.A officially declared war on Germany after the attack on the RMS Lusitania
ADVANCE!
U.S.A joined the Allied ForcesThe joining of the U.S.A with the Allied forces played a big role in leading them to victory.
Due to unrestricted submarine warfare by GermanyTriggered due to interception by Zimmerman Telegram
Largest battle of WW1
July 1 - November 18th, 1916
PEW PEW!
The Battle Of Somme was one of the most iconic and important battles in the conflict. There was a large loss of life from both sides. This was a clash between the Allied forces and German forces.
Battle Of Somme
Resulted in over a million troops injured or killed on both sides
📍Somme, France
involved British troops with French troops fighting against German troops
Nov 20th-Dec 6th, 1917
First large scale use of tanks
KABOOM!
BANG!
Tanks used were Mark IVs and Mark Vs
Battle Of Cambrai
The Battle Of Cambrai which was fought from November 20th till December 6th of 1917 in Cambrai, France marked the beginning of tank warfare. The British forces successfully attempted to break through German lines.
BOOM!
THOOM!
📍Cambrai, France 🇫🇷
Over 400 tanks were deployed by British forces to cross through German lines.