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20th Century Battlefields: 1918 Western Front 2

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In the first major American action of the war, US Marines take on a tenacious German defense in the Battle of Belleau Wood. Learn more about World War I in this video.

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20th Century Battlefields: 1918 Western Front 2 (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. Learn more about World War I in this video.

20th Century Battlefields: 1918 Western Front 1 (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. Learn more about World War I in this video.

World War I: Nationalism in Europe (2:23)

Nationalism went beyond simple patriotism for one's country. Some nations put their own interests ahead of world cooperation.

World War I: Empires and Alliances (1:46)

Many nations, including the United States, stockpiled weapons and entered military alliances to support each other. By 1914, there were two major defense alliances.

World War I: Austria-Hungary Declares War (1:26)

The 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian nationalist was the trigger that set off World War I.

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World War I: Quiz (2:01)

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

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: War Declared (0:49)

After declaring war on Germany and the Central Powers, Congress instituted a military draft.

World War I: Realities of War (3:33)

The trenches in France led to many causalities on both sides, but accomplished very little.

World War I: Austria-Hungary Declares War (1:26)

The 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian nationalist was the trigger that set off World War I.

World War I: Empires and Alliances (1:46)

Many nations, including the United States, stockpiled weapons and entered military alliances to support each other. By 1914, there were two major defense alliances.

World War I: Nationalism in Europe (2:23)

Nationalism went beyond simple patriotism for one's country. Some nations put their own interests ahead of world cooperation.

20th Century Battlefields: 1918 Western Front 2 (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. Learn more about World War I in this video.