Ww1

World War 1 Timeline

By mayrao26

  • Francis Ferdinand assassinated at Sarajevo

    Francis Ferdinand assassinated at Sarajevo

  • World War I Begins

    World War I Begins
    Austria declared war on Serbia
    Germany declared war on Russia
    Germany declared war on France
    British declaration of war
    Battle of Tannenberg
    Japan declared war on Germany
    Russia declared war on Turkey
    Britain and France declared war on Turkey

  • Germany becomes the 1st nation to use poison gas in warfare, at the second battle of Ypres.

    Germany becomes the 1st nation to use poison gas in warfare, at the second battle of Ypres.

  • Tanks are used in battle for the first time, at the battle of Somme

    Tanks are used in battle for the first time, at the battle of Somme

  • The U.S. Congress declares war on Germany

    The U.S. Congress declares war on Germany

  • U.S. Troops join the fighting in Europe

    U.S. Troops join the fighting in Europe

  • World leaders sign the Treaty of Versailles. U.S. Senate rejects it.

    World leaders sign the Treaty of Versailles. U.S. Senate rejects it.