The Mattapoisett Historical Society and The Mattapoisett Free Public Library present five lectures about World War I by Seth Mendell. All five lectures will begin at 7:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett.
August 16 – Prologue and Outbreak of War: Mendell gives a broad overview of the nations of Europe as they were in the last half of the 19th century, and the circumstances that led to the outbreak of war in 1914.
August 23 – The Opening Phases: Strategies and Battle: Mendell describes the failure of the initial German offensive, how the British Gallipoli Campaign was devised, and the importance of naval forces to the conflict. Lecture ends with the disastrous sinking of the Lusitania.
August 30 – Middle Phases: Major Battles and Events: Some of the war’s most notable battles and events played out in the context of changing warfare practices in the early 20th century.
September 6 – United States Entry & The Russian Revolution: In his fourth lecture, Seth Mendell outlines the circumstances that brought the U.S. into the war and the impact of Lenin’s ascendance in Russia.
September 13 – Ploughboys into Doughboys – Collapse of Central Powers: This final entry of Seth Mendell’s WWI series focuses on the American side of the conflict and the eventual surrender of Germany and the Central Powers.
If you have questions, please call the Mattapoisett Historical Society at 508 758 2844 or the Mattapoisett Free Public Library at 508-758-4171.