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THE GREAT WAR *VIRTUAL TOUR* Race To The Sea

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THE RACE TO THE SEA The Formation Of The Western Front (1914) FIELD-MARSHALL Sir John French The first Soldiers of the BEF arrived in France on the 7th August. Commanded by Field-Marshal Sir John French, his foe was General Alexander von Kluck who was the Commander of the German First Army. The BEF comprised of two Corps of Infantry, and a Cavalry Division; 85,000 men and 290 guns. With Lieutenant-General Sir Douglas Haig Commanding I Corps and General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien Commanding II Corps. Both Corps of the BEF and the Cavalry Division were in action, although the bulk of the fighting was carried out by Smith-Dorrien’s II Corps along the line of the Mons Canal. General von Kluck’s First Army comprised of four Corps and three Cavalry Divisions; 160,000 men, and 550 guns. GENERAL SIR HORACE SMITH-DORRIEN LEUTENANT-GENERAL SIR DOUGLAS HAIG The BEF prepared to join the French advance to the East, but the weight of two Germ...

THE GREAT WAR *VIRTUAL TOUR*

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We're Still Alive; Let's Keep Communicating? These past few weeks have been very busy; yes the lock-down was still in place, but, crime seems to be increasing? Many systems tested and repaired, Companies now seem happy with our efforts. That said, as a team of security specialists, we are willing to visit your site to check your systems, as necessary. We will not charge extortionate prices, just a basic hourly rate. A report will be prepared after the inspection and issued to your management team. We will also include recommendations for enhanced systems if required. Please feel free to get in touch: Email              mauricehead64@gmail.com Telephone       07878 505 495

THE GREAT WAR *VIRTUAL TOUR* Continued

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THE RACE TO THE SEA Tomorrow we'll be following the 1914 Race To The Sea - Standby standby... Point to note: At the beginning of The Great War the maps showed the German Lines as BLUE  and the British Lines as   RED .

THE GREAT WAR *VIRTUAL TOUR* Continued

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THE BEGINNING OF THE GREAT WAR Being a neighbour, and a close Ally of Austro-Hungary, the German Chancellor Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg sent a telegram to their Government on the 6th July, showing backing for any repercussions they may take, along with the offer of a Blank Cheque in Military support. After considering the consequences, it was almost a month later when the Austro-Hungarian Government issued an ultimatum to Serbia, containing 10 instructions to be fulfilled, with a response required before 17:00hrs on the 25th July 1914. Serbia responded to the ultimatum by stating the instructions dishonoured its Country; however, it was delivered at 18:00hrs, one hour late, the Austro-Hungarian Government took this as being none-compliant.  The Beginning  Of The Great War Russian Attack On Germany Therefore, on the 28th July 1914, Austro-Hungry declared War on Serbia. The Serbian Prince Regent send a telegram to their Ally, the Tsar of Russia, saying tha...

THE GREAT WAR *VIRTUAL TOUR*

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HOW DID THE GREAT WAR BEGIN It is a fact that history is written by the Victors of War!  Archduke Ferdinand On The Day Of The Attack Historians and Leaders alike have, for all time, exaggerated and manipulated the facts of Military Conflicts in order to glorify their own Country. As a result, the public has been misled into believing it was Germany who was to blame for the Great War of 1914 to 1918. Following extensive research, it has been proven that Germany, although they had trained for many years in a Niederwerfung Strategie (Swift and decisive strategy of annihilation), was not to blame for the outbreak of World War One. In fact, the German Military acted in retaliation to Russian and French invasions; thereby, mobilising its Armies in defence of its Ally, and its own borders from Military Forces who were trying to occupying their land.  Archduke Ferdinand Historians would argue that the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, by Gavrilo Princip, part of ...