World War 1 - 1917AD
In 1917AD:
Germany announced the resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare.
The Zimmermann note proposing a secret Mexican alliance with Germany was revealed.
The United States declared war on Germany.
Adoption of the convoy system reduced Allied losses to German submarines.
The disastrous Nivelle Offensive led to mutinies in the French Army.
British forces attacked the Germans in the Third Battle of Ypres.
Italian forces were defeated by Austria at the Battle of Caporetto.
T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) led the Arab revolt against the Turks.
British forces under Allenby captured Jerusalem and Bagdhad from the Turks.
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