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A YEAR OF WAR AND NO END IN SIGHT

War Spreads; Millions Die Fight to the End, Kaiser Vows Special to The Great War Project (1-3 August) Kaiser Wilhelm, the leader of Germany, uses the occasion of the first anniversary of the outbreak of the war on August 2nd a hundred years ago, to proclaim his support for Germany’s continuing the war until victory.…

FACE-OFF BETWEEN GERMANY AND THE U.S.

Lusitania Episode Takes Months to Resolve; Kaiser Calls Wilson Impertinent. A Hideous New American Weapon Special to The Great War Project (21-22 July) Relations between the United States and Germany are increasingly tense. The sinking of the British ocean liner Lusitania in May results in the death of nearly 1200, including 124 Americans. It splits President…