Part 1 of 4: The roots of the First World War grew in Balkan tensions, nationalism, imperial rivalry, regional conflicts, and a tangled system of alliances. These factors directly contributed to the outbreak of WWI and its rapid spread across Europe. This documentary sheds light on many of the causes of one of the most significant conflicts in modern history. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914 by a Serbian nationalist served as the spark that ignited the European powder keg. Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, triggering alliances – Germany backed Austria-Hungary, Russia backed Serbia, and soon France and Britain joined against Germany. This quickly escalated into a continent-wide, then global, conflict.
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The staff of the Frontier Army Museum face a daily dilemma: the museum’s artifacts continue to age. To minimize the aging process, pieces of the collection are routinely preserved through stabilization or restoration.
Staff Sgt. Kyle Richardson had reservations about applying for a Training With Industry stint with the National Football League. However, with the encouragement of his sergeant major, he put in the application and his efforts earned him an opportunity most NCOs only dream about.
Staff Sgt. Kyle Richardson overcame his reservations about applying for an internship with the National Football League through the Training With Industry program. The effort paid off as he now finds himself in a position most Soldiers only dream about.
