WW1: Breakout - Part 3

After uncovering the German deadly plan, Jacques knows he must deliver this information to the Allied forces. With his heart pounding, he leaves the abandoned farmhouse and heads toward the forest. The night provides him some cover, but danger lurks in every shadow. As he moves carefully, the distant rumble of artillery shakes the ground. Suddenly, he hears muffled voices and footsteps approaching. He quickly drops to the ground, pressing himself against the cold earth. A German patrol is nearby. Holding his breath, Jacques remains still. He watches as the soldiers move past him, their lanterns flickering. Once the coast is clear, he continues his journey. After an hour of cautious movement, he notices something unusual—a metal hatch partially buried under dead leaves. He brushes away the debris and carefully opens the heavy hatch. A hidden bunker. Could this be a secret German outpost? Or an old, abandoned refuge? As he steps inside, the dim light reveals maps, documents, and strange equipment scattered across the wooden table. A radio device crackles faintly. Jacques' instincts tell him this place holds valuable intelligence, but there’s no time to waste...

To proceed, enter the code from your previous mission.

Enter the code to unlock the bunker:

Challenge 1: The Coded Message

1917 January and February main events

• **January 16:** Germany sends the Zimmermann Telegram to Mexico, proposing an alliance in case of war with the U.S.

• **February 1:** Germany resumes unrestricted submarine warfare, attacking merchant ships, including those from the U.S.

• **February 3:** The United States severs diplomatic relations with Germany.

Jacques finds a coded message fragment. It appears to be a crucial communication between Germany and Mexico.

Use the **cipher key** here **decrypt the hidden message** and uncover its meaning. It Looks like "W" is a "T", "D" is "A", "H" is "E", "K" is "H" and "P" is "M". Numbers are unchanged.

Encrypted Text: "Wklv lv d whvw phvvdjh. Zh duh riihulqj Phalfr wkh whuulwrub ri Whadv, Qhz Phalfr, dqg Dulcrqd."

Jacques' Next Move

Having deciphered the message, Jacques realizes the immense significance of his discovery. The evidence in his hands could alter the course of the war.

With his heart pounding, he knows he must move quickly. Enemy forces could be on his trail at any moment.

Determined, he gathers his belongings and sets off toward the nearest Allied outpost. However, the road ahead is treacherous, and new challenges await...

Challenge 2: Intelligence Report - The Turning Points of 1917

Before proceeding, watch this intelligence briefing on the key events of 1917:

Answer the following multiple-choice questions:

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Jacques' Escape and a Fateful Discovery

Jacques moves swiftly under the cover of darkness, navigating the ruined countryside with calculated steps. His mind races—if the Allies can decode the intelligence he carries, it could shift the tides of war.

But just as he nears the edge of a war-torn village, he hears distant voices—German soldiers. He freezes, pressing himself against the cold stone wall of an abandoned house. His heart pounds. He cannot risk capture.

Scanning his surroundings, he spots an old trench system leading toward the Allied lines. Without hesitation, he slips into the muddy passage, crawling his way forward. The air is thick with the scent of damp earth and decay, remnants of past battles lingering like ghosts in the night.

As dawn begins to break, Jacques stumbles upon something unexpected—a satchel half-buried in the mud. Inside, he finds a collection of letters, hastily written but filled with raw emotion. Letters from soldiers and nurses, voices from both sides of the war, each carrying stories of hope, despair, and survival.

He tucks them into his coat and presses on. But as he nears the Allied outpost, the weight of these letters lingers in his mind. Who wrote them? What stories do they hold?

Now, it’s your turn to uncover their origins. Read the letters carefully and determine their country, year, and location.

Challenge 3: Letters from the Front

Read the following letter from a soldier and answer the questions.

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Which front is the soldier describing?

Which country does the soldier or nurse belong to?

What year do you think this letter was written?

Jacques' Journey Continues

With the letters in his possession, Jacques finally reaches the Allied outpost. Exhausted but determined, he hands the intelligence to the commanding officer. The war is shifting, and critical events are unfolding.

As Jacques listens to the radio transmissions, he learns about major developments in the war—Russia is on the brink of revolution, and the United States has just declared war on Germany. The world is changing, and Jacques knows his mission is far from over.

For now, he has a moment to catch his breath. But soon, a new challenge will arise. The intelligence gathered suggests the Germans are planning another major offensive, and time is running out.

Key Events: March - July 1917

March 8: The February Revolution begins in Russia.
March 15: Tsar Nicholas II abdicates; the Russian Empire collapses.
April 6: The United States declares war on Germany.
April 16 - May 9: The Nivelle Offensive ends in heavy losses for France.
April 17: French soldiers begin mutinies.
May 15: General Pétain replaces Nivelle as the French army commander.
June 7: The British launch a successful attack at Messines in Belgium.
July 1: The Kerensky Offensive in Russia fails.
July 6: Lawrence of Arabia leads Arab forces to capture Aqaba from the Ottomans.

Jacques' Final Mission

The war is reaching its final moments, but the fighting is far from over. Jacques now finds himself caught in the chaos of 1918, where every decision could mean the difference between victory and defeat.

Allied forces push forward, while Germany launches one last desperate offensive. The world is changing, and Jacques must ensure that the right intelligence reaches those who need it most.

As he moves through the trenches, he encounters an Allied commander who tasks him with organizing critical war events into a correct sequence. Time is running out.

🔹 Challenge 4: The Race Against Time

Before you begin, watch this video about the key events of 1918:

Instructions: Below, you'll see key events from World War I. They are currently in the wrong order! Your task is to **drag and drop** them into the correct sequence.

⚠️ Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
🔄 Russian Revolution - The Bolsheviks take power
🕊️ The Armistice is signed, ending the war
💀 First use of poison gas in warfare
⚔️ Battle of the Somme - One of the bloodiest battles
🇺🇸 The United States plays a decisive role in battle

Jacques' Final Mission

1918. The war is reaching its final moments, but the fighting is far from over. Jacques is caught in the chaos of the final offensives, where every decision could mean the difference between victory and defeat.

Allied forces push forward while Germany launches a last desperate offensive. The world is changing, and Jacques must ensure that the right intelligence reaches those who need it most.

As he moves through the trenches, he encounters an Allied commander who tasks him with **analyzing battle movements** to determine the best strategy.

🔹 Read or watch the 1918 War Briefing

1918 is the year that Woodrow Wilson unveils his 'Fourteen Points' as the basis for future world peace. Meanwhile Bolshevik Russia quits the war by signing the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, freeing up half a million German troops for General Ludendorff's last ditch attempt to win all-out victory on the Western Front. His Spring Offensive, also known as the Kaiserschlacht, or 'Kaiser's Battle', comes tantalising close to success, but is finally halted by British and Australian troops at Amiens in April. In the skies over the Western Front, the air war intensifies, but the Allies are now dominant. On 21st April Germany's most famous ace, Manfred von Richthofen, the 'Red Baron', is shot down and killed. That spring US troops arrive in Europe in force. The US 1st Infantry Division goes into action at Cantigny, while US Marines and the US 2nd Infantry Division win a victory at Belleau Wood. US troops help to turn the tide as the Allies launch their Hundred Days Offensive, surging past the Hindenburg Line, and pursuing a defeated German army. In the Balkans, Allied victory at Dobro Pole leads to the collapse of the Bulgarian army and an armistice. British-led forces win victory in the Middle East at Megiddo, and go on to occupy Damascus and Aleppo. With the writing on the wall, the Ottoman Empire signs an armistice with the Allies at Mudros. Austria-Hungary soon follows suit, after defeat by Italy at the Battle of Vittorio Veneto. Shortages, military defeat and discontent lead to revolution in Germany. Sailors at the naval base at Kiel mutiny. The Kaiser is forced to abdicate, a republic is proclaimed, and an armistice signed with the Allies at Compiègne on 11th November 1918. In 1919 delegates meet at Versailles, outside Paris, to conclude a peace treaty. The Treaty of Versailles imposes a 'war guilt clause' on Germany, huge war reparations, and limits the size of its armed forces. It gives territory to its neighbours, and creates lasting resentment within Germany, later exploited by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party to foster a new German nationalism.

Before proceeding, watch this video about the key events of 1918 and take notes:

⚠️ **Important:** Take notes on key battles, troop movements, and strategies. This will help you in the next challenge.

Challenge 5: The Lost Map - Movements of Troops in 1918

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Saint-Quentin

Marne River

Amiens

Compiègne