The Zimmermann Telegram

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Break The Zimmerman Code

MISSION 4

introduction

mission 1

mission 2

Cypher

MISSION 3

MISSION 5

INDEX

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The Zimmermann Telegram

In January of 1917, the British intercepted and decoded a secret telegram sent from German Foreign Secretary Arthur Zimmerman to the German ambassador in Mexico. The message used a “substitution code” where the letters of the original text (the message to be put into secret form) are replaced by other letters, numbers, or symbols. You are a British Intelligence Officer in the famous "Room 40", tasked with breaking coded German messages. This particular message has been sent to the United States embassy by the Germans. The Germans claim it is peace talk information they wish to share with the Mexican government, a neutral government. However you feel this message may have another purpose. Crack the code, and share with the U.S. Government you discovery!

Cracking the Secret Which Brought America to War.

INTRODUCTION

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MISSION 1

United Kingdom

France

Germany

Which country was considered a new and fastest growing economic nation in Europe

QUESTION 1

Tsar Nicholas

Kaiser Wilhelm

Franz Ferdinand

Who was the leader of Germany in 1914, and was cousin to two other leaders of Europe.

QUESTION 2

Franz Ferdinand

Marshall Joffre

Kaiser Wilhlem

Who was the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, assassinated in Sarajevo?

QUESTION 3

Blank Check Support

they would not help

A new Secret Vengence Weapon

When Austria-Hungary debated going to war with Serbia, Germany promised them what?

QUESTION 4

The Allied Powers

Axis Powers

Central Powers

Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire allied together, and their alliance was called what?

QUESTION 5

CONGRATULATIONS!

COMPLETED

Code

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MISSION 2

Which of the following photos demonstrates militaism?

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choose the right photo

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Which photo demonstrates nationalism?

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Staying Neutral

Trying to dominate the World

Defending themselves

What did each country claim they were doing at the outbreak of World War 1?

QUESTION 3

mission 2

Conquering weaker nations

Not picking sides in a conflict

Picking the Winning Side

What is neutrality?

QUESTION 4

mission 2

Bolgaria

Serbia

Austria-Hungary

Which country was Russia allied with, and promised to protect?

QUESTION 5

CONGRATULATIONS!

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MISSION 3

mission 3

August 1914

July 1914

Lusitania is Sunk

Archduke is Assassinated

Russia Declares War on Germany

Which Event Should be at the Start of the Timeline?

mission 3

Germany invades France

Sept. 1914

Aug. 1914

War Goes into Stalemate

Austria-Hungary Declares War on Serbia

Which Event Should be at the Start of the Timeline?

mission 3

Operation Overlord

The Zimmermann Plan

The Schlieffen Plan

What was the name of the German plan to knock France out of the war before fighting Russia?

QUESTION 3

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Breaking Alliances with France

Committing War Crimes

Being isolationists

What was Germany accused of when it invaded neutral Belgium?

QUESTION 4

mission 3

Stalemate Trench Warfare

The Pacific Theater

Peace talks

After the German Army was turned back away from Paris, the war went into what?

QUESTION 5

CONGRATULATIONS!

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MISSION

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MISSION 4

What geographic problem did Germany face during World War 1?

Germany had limited national resources because it was a tiny island nation.

Island Nation

Germany was stuck between two major national powers with limited water access.

Landlocked

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Bomber Planes

What technological weapon caused havoc in the Atlantic Ocean?

Heavy Artillery

U-boots (Submarines)

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Heaviest Tanks

Largest Army

Large Powerful Navy

What advantage did the United Kingdom have over the Central Powers?

QUESTION 3

Invaded France

Declared War on Germany

Declared Neutrality

What did the United States do as soon as war broke out in Europe?

QUESTION 4

Economic Issues

Social Issues

religious Issues

Which of the following was not a major topic of consideration when debating if America should remain neutral?

QUESTION 5

CONGRATULATIONS!

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MISSION 5

Declared War on the Allies

America declared war on Germany

America still remained Neutral

What was the result of the sinking of the Lusitania?

QUESTION 1

Mexico

France

Canada

Where was America fighting a small border war against rebels in 1917?

QUESTION 2

We have absolutely no idea what we are doing...

We are spying on the Americans too.

We are working for the Germans

We are so close to breaking the cypher! We can start to decode the message soon and then tell the Amerians. But wait, if we share with the Americans that we intercepted a German code in Washington, what will that reveal?

QUESTION 3

Oh... and best we don't tell the Yanks exactly how we got this information.It's not that we don't trust them, and we need them to join the war on our side, but it's good to keep your eyes on everyone, ya know?

MISSION Complete!

bloody good show ole chap! Now enter the cypher So we can crack this message!

Test Cypher

Well go on mate! Give it a try!

You think you solved the Cypher?

Enter the cypher code 🔐

Enter the number

I'll put the kettle on, we'll have a nice cup of tea and then we can get back to breaking this code!

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Well cheer up Mate!

Are you a bleeding spy?! Guards!

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What are you saying mate?!