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This category is for treaties, agreements, pacts, etc., concluded in relation to World War I: before, during or in the aftermath. Subcategories This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total.
Wiretapping during the Civil War. Military communications during the Civil War was a unique mix of time-tested methods and brand-new technologies. Couriers, whether that be a staff officer on horseback or a runner on foot, were the principal form of tactical communications on the battlefield.
Men Wanted for the Invalid Corps notice, 1863 10th VRC band in Washington, 1865. The Veteran Reserve Corps (originally the Invalid Corps) was a military reserve organization created within the Union Army during the American Civil War to allow partially disabled or otherwise infirm soldiers (or former soldiers) to perform light duty, freeing non-disabled soldiers to serve on the front lines.
Secret treaty between France and the Duke of Savoy for military alliance prior to War of the Polish Succession. Treaty of the Escorial First of the Bourbon Family Compacts between France and Spain, agreeing to mutual defense and military alliance in the conquest of Italian territories held by the Habsburgs.
1776 – Model Treaty passed by the Continental Congress becomes the template for its future international treaties [6] 1776 – Treaty of Watertown – a military treaty between the newly formed United States and the St. John's and Mi'kmaq First Nations of Nova Scotia, two peoples of the Wabanaki Confederacy.
Uncle Sam pointing his finger at the viewer in order to recruit soldiers for the American Army during World War I, 1917-1918 Sheet music cover for patriotic song, 1917. The Selective Service Act of 1917 or Selective Draft Act (Pub. L. 65–12, 40 Stat. 76, enacted May 18, 1917) authorized the United States federal government to raise a national army for service in World War I through conscription.
Corps Shoulder Sleeve Insignia Name Activated Commanding General Campaigns I Corps: January 20, 1918 Maj. Gen. Hunter Liggett Maj. Gen. Joseph T. Dickman Maj. Gen. William M. Wright
A British Army Reserve lieutenant colonel during a training exercise at Lulworth Cove in Dorset. In countries with a volunteer military, reserve officers are personnel with an officer's commission who have signed a contract to perform part-time military service. They have civilian status, except when carrying out their military duties.