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| January, 1915 | |
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War becomes "Total War" with German Zeppelin air raid on England |
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Germany declares a submarine blockade of Great Britain. Any ship approaching England is considered a legitimate target. Photo: German U boat on the hunt for Allied shipping |
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Allies begin nine-month battle for the Turkish peninsula of Gallipoli. Photo: Australian headquarters staff wading ashore at Gallipoli, 1915 |
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U-boat sinks the Lusitania. 1,198 civilians, including 128 Americans die. Photo: Mass grave for Lusitania victims |
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Germany responds to U.S. anger by ceasing to sink ships without warning. Photo: Allied ship attacked by German U-boat |
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Tsar Nicholas takes command of the Russian armies. |
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British use gas in battle near Loos, but shifting winds cause 60,000 British casualties. Photo: Poison gas attack, Flanders, Belgium |
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Sir Douglas Haig becomes commander of British Expeditionary Force. |
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Allies begin withdrawal of troops from Gallipoli. |
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