It’s a Noble Duty, Not a Chance. Meanwhile, Mood Worsens in Paris. Special to The Great War Project. (1 June) In mid-March a century ago, President Wilson’s closest adviser, Colonel House, assures the other Allied leaders that the United States “would undoubtedly take a mandate.” Privately the belief takes hold that the Americans are seriously…
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WHO WILL SAVE ARMENIA?
by Mike Shuster
Is Wilson Prepared to Act? Help Just Too Far Away Special to The Great War Project. (30 May) More trouble determining the fate of the Ottoman Empire. Many at the Paris Peace talks – especially British Prime Minister David Lloyd George and members of the British delegation – are looking to President Wilson to turn…
MASSACRE IN KOREA
by Mike Shuster
Seeking Independence in Europe, and Around the World, As Wilson Sees it, They All Prefer to Fight. Special to The War to End All Wars. (25 March) A sad little delegation of Koreans appears at the Peace Conference to ask for their independence. So reports historian Margaret MacMillan. In the midst of the peace talks…
WILSON IN FRANCE, NOTHING SHORT OF SPECTACULAR
by Mike Shuster
The Problem with Self-Determination: A Pandora’s Box of Global Claims. But Who Really Won the War? Allies Not Pleased with Wilson’s View. Special to The Great War Project (17 December) President Wilson’s arrival in France is nothing less than remarkable. So observes historian Thomas Fleming. “On the president’s last night at sea, nine American battleships…
WILSON SENDS TROOPS TO WILD SIBERIA
by Mike Shuster
5000 American Soldiers to Russia’s Frigid Climes. But Who Is the Enemy? Who A Friend? Special to The Great War Project. (9 September) Americans are fighting aggressively to liberate France and Belgium, but let’s back up just a bit: At the same time, they have their sights set on another target – Siberia. In summer…
RUSSIA OUT? THE U.S. IN?
by Mike Shuster
Turmoil Among the Allies Who Will Fight the War Now? Special to The Great War project. (13-18 March) On March15th a century ago, under intense pressure and with no possibility of retaining his crown, Tsar Nicholas the Second of Russia abdicates the throne. He turns over the monarchy to his son. “I request all to…
WILL THE U.S. ENTER THE WAR?
by Mike Shuster
Debate Sharpens Amidst Submarine Attacks, Secret Plotting. Britain Regaining Offensive; Russia Collapsing. Special to The Great War Project. (5 March) Across the globe a century ago, events are speeding up, with the United States hurtling toward war. “The Zimmerman telegram was published in the United States on March 1st,” reports historian Martin Gilbert. Many in…
SABOTAGE IN THE BALKANS
by Mike Shuster
Towering Explosion in Romania Oilfields; But the Kaiser is Happy. A Feeler for Peace, but the War Spreads Further Special to The Great War Project (10-16 December) The global picture in the Great War a century ago does not look good for the Allies. “The Central Powers [Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire] were now…
A GRISLY ACCOUNTING
by Mike Shuster
As Somme, Verdun Battles End, Shocking Losses. Wilson Re-Elected, Seeks Peace. Special to The Great War Project (14-20 November) The battles of the river Somme and Verdun, on the Western Front in northern France are coming to an end. The last Allied offensive takes place on these days a century ago. Snow falls on the…
GERMAN SUBMARINE ATTACKS RISING
by Mike Shuster
American Ships, Supplies the Targets U.S. Ponders Entering the War; Can’t Stay Neutral Forever Special to The Great War Project (3-7 October) The Germans continue their pressure on the United States, from the sea. “German submarine sinkings were continuous,” reports historian Martin Gilbert. “Many observers wondered how long it would be before these sinkings forced…