In February 1917, the German navy intensified its unrestricted submarine warfare campaign in the Atlantic, targeting not only military vessels but also merchant ships. This aggressive strategy aimed to cut off supplies to Britain and its allies, hoping to weaken their war effort. The decision ultimately contributed to heightened tensions with the United States, leading to increased American involvement in World War I.
Out for the Coin - 1917 was released on: USA: 21 February 1917
A Studio Cinderella - 1917 was released on: USA: 10 February 1917
The Saddle Girth - 1917 was released on: USA: 17 February 1917
Bulldogs of the Deep - 1917 was released on: USA: 9 February 1917
The Wax Model - 1917 was released on: USA: 1 February 1917
At the beginning of 1917 the German navy had 111 submarines. This was a large increase from 1916 when they had only 68.
Jerry Saves the Navy - 1917 was released on: USA: 18 February 1917
on feb 1 1917 German government decided to begin submarine warfare unrestricted
1917. The U.S. did not become officially involved in WWI until the sinking of the Lusitania by the German navy.
The German Bundesliga in 1917 was suspended due to war.
Imperial German Navy was created in 1871.
Imperial German Navy ended in 1919.
The renewal of unrestricted German submarine warfare had devastating effects on shipping in 1917. In terms of tonnage, the Germans sank 540,000 tons in February 1917, 578,000 in March and 874,000 tons in April. Anti-submarine measures by the Allies, however, began to reduce this calamity.
"Februar" is the German word for February.
The Blackmailers - 1917 was released on: USA: 5 February 1917
Out for the Coin - 1917 was released on: USA: 21 February 1917
Gone But Where - 1917 was released on: USA: 24 February 1917