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THE WORLD IN CHAINS But should we stay to speak noontide would come And - photo 1
THE WORLD IN CHAINS But should we stay to speak noontide would come And - photo 2
THE WORLD IN CHAINS
But should we stay to speak, noontide would come,
And thwart Silenus find his goats undrawn,
And grudge to sing those wise and lovely songs
Of Fate, and Chance, and God, and Chaos old,
And Love, and the Chained Titans woeful doom,
And how he shall be loosed, and make the earth
One brotherhood....
SOME ASPECTS OF WAR AND TRADE
BY
JOHN MAVROGORDATO M.A.
Copyright 2016 Read Books Ltd.
This book is copyright and may not be
reproduced or copied in any way without
the express permission of the publisher in writing
British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data
A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library
Contents
APPENDIX TO CHAPTER III.
SOME TYPICAL WAR PROFITS
Introduction to the World War One Centenary Series
The First World War was a global war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918. More than nine million combatants were killed, a casualty rate exacerbated by the belligerents technological and industrial sophistication and tactical stalemate. It was one of the deadliest conflicts in history, paving the way for major political changes, including revolutions in many of the nations involved. The war drew in all the worlds great economic powers, which were assembled in two opposing alliances: the Allies (based on the Triple Entente of the United Kingdom, France and the Russian Empire) and the Central Powers of Germany and Austria-Hungary. These alliances were both reorganised and expanded as more nations entered the war: Italy, Japan and the United States joined the Allies, and the Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria joined the Central Powers. Ultimately, more than 70 million military personnel were mobilised.
The war was triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, by a Yugoslav nationalist, Gavrilo Princip in Sarajevo, June 28th 1914. This set off a diplomatic crisis when Austria-Hungary delivered an ultimatum to Serbia, and international alliances were invoked. Within weeks, the major powers were at war and the conflict soon spread around the world. By the end of the war, four major imperial powers; the German, Russian, Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman empiresceased to exist. The map of Europe was redrawn, with several independent nations restored or created. On peace, the League of Nations formed with the aim of preventing any repetition of such an appalling conflict, encouraging cooperation and communication between the newly autonomous nation states. This laudatory pursuit failed spectacularly with the advent of the Second World War however, with new European nationalism and the rise of fascism paving the way for the next global crisis.
This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the worlds bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history.
Amelia Carruthers
A Timeline of the Major Events of World War One in Europe
1914
28th June
Franz Ferdinand Assassinated at Sarajevo.
29th June
Austro-Hungary send despatch to Vienna accusing Serbian complicity in the killing.
5th July
Kaiser Wilhelm promises German support for Austria against Serbia.
20th July
Austria-Hungary sends troops to the Serbian frontier.
25th July
Serbia mobilises its troops, Russia sends troops to the Austrian frontier.
28th July
Austria-Hungary Declares war on Serbia.
29th July
Austrians bombard Belgrade and German patrols cross the French border. Britain warns it cannot remain neutral.
1st August
Germany declares war on Russia. Italy and Belgium announce neutrality. French mobilisation ordered.
3rd August
Germany declares war on France and invades Belgium (Schlieffen plan). Great Britain mobilises.
4th August
Britain declares war on Germany and Austria-Hungary (after ultimatum to stand down). US declares neutrality. Germany declares war on Belgium.
6th August
First British casualties with the HMS Amphion sunk by German mines in the North sea. 150 men dead.
7th August
First members of the BEF (British Expeditionary Force) arrive in France.
11th August
Start of enlisting for Kitcheners New Army Your King and Country Need You.
20th August
Brussels is evacuated as German troops occupy the city.
23rd August
The BEF started its retreat from Mons. Germany invades France.
26th August
Russian army defeated at Tannenburg and Masurian Lakes. BEF suffers over 7000 casualties at the Battle of Le Cateau forced to retreat.
6th September
Battle of the Marne starts; checks German advance, but at the cost of 13,000 British, 250,000 French and 250,000 German casualties.
19th October
First Battle of Ypres.
29th October
Turkey enters the war (on Germanys side).
22nd November
Trenches are now established along the entire Western Front.
8th December
Battle of the Falkland Islands.
1915
19th January
First Zeppelin raid on Britain (Great Yarmouth and Kings Lynn killing 5).
18th February
Blockade of Great Britain by German U-boats begins. All vessels considered viable targets, including neutrals.
22nd April
Second Battle of Ypres begins Widespread use of poison gas by Germany.
25th April
Allied troops land in Gallipoli.
2nd May
Austro-German offensive on Galicia begins.
7th May
The Lusitania is sunk by a German U-Boat creating US/ German diplomatic crisis
23rd May
Italy declares war on Germany and Austria
31st May
First Zeppelin raid on London, killing 35 and shaking morale.
30th June
German troops use flamethrowers for the first time, against the British at Hooge, Ypres.
5th August
Germany captures Warsaw from the Russians.
21st August
Final British offensive in the Dardanelles (Scimitar Hill, Gallipoli). They lose, and suffer 5000 deaths.
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