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World War I: The Great War's Beginning

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World War I began the year after Woodrow Wilson was elected president.

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20th Century Battlefields: 1918 Blitzkrieg (3:30)

In a last bid for victory before American troops can tip the balance, the Germans stage a massive blitzkrieg-like attack against the British lines.

20th Century Battlefields: 1918 US Action (3:35)

In the first major American action of the war, US Marines take on a tenacious German defense in the Battle of Belleau Wood.

World War I: The Great War's Beginning (1:11)

World War I began the year after Woodrow Wilson was elected president.

World War I: U-Boat Blockade (1:15)

Mutual blockades by Germany and Britain devastated the populations of both countries.

World War I: America Can't Remain Neutral (1:38)

The Allies' debts prevented the United States from staying neutral.

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World War I: The Great War's Beginning (1:11)

World War I began the year after Woodrow Wilson was elected president.

20th Century Battlefields: 1918 US Action (3:35)

In the first major American action of the war, US Marines take on a tenacious German defense in the Battle of Belleau Wood.

20th Century Battlefields: 1918 Blitzkrieg (3:30)

In a last bid for victory before American troops can tip the balance, the Germans stage a massive blitzkrieg-like attack against the British lines.

World War I: Quiz (2:01)

This clip presents quiz questions on topics covered in the program.

World War I: Americans Arrive Just in Time (1:59)

The arrival of American troops helped the Allies to triumph over Germany and the Central Powers.

World War I: America's Expeditionary Force (0:54)

American soldiers were led by General John J. Pershing.

World War I: Transporting the Troops (1:24)

Building and protecting ships became a priority for the United States.

World War I: Taxes, and Liberty Bonds (1:04)

Daylight Savings Time was implemented to save energy while Liberty Bonds were, in essence, a loan to the government.

World War I: Raising Money and Control (2:21)

President Wilson appointed economist Bernard Baruch to find ways to raise money for the military.

World War I: African-Americans (0:45)

Though kept segregated from the white soldiers, African Americans served with honor in American Army.