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Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
Archduke Franz Ferdinand is assassinated in Sarajevo. His death is the event that sparks World War I. -
Russia Mobilizes
Russia mobilizes its vast army to intervene against Austria- Hungary in favor of its ally, Serbia. -
WWI Begins
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Germans Fire
The Germans fire shells filled with chlorine gas at Allied lines -
"Lusitania" Sinks
German sub sinks passenger liner "Lusitania". -
Germany Limits Submarines
Reacting to international outrage at the sinking of the "Lusitania" and other neutral passenger lines, Kaiser Wilhelm suspends unrestricted submarine warfare. -
First Tanks
The British employ the first tanks ever used in battle, at Delville Wood. -
Submarines back
Germany resumes unrestricted submarine warfare -
Zimmerman Telegram
British intelligence gives Wilson the so-called Zimmerman Telegram, a message from German foreign secretary Arthur Zimmermann proposing that Mexico side with Germany in case of war from the U.S. -
Wilson For War
President Wilson outlines his case for war to Congress -
U.S. enters War
Congress authorizes a declaration of war against Germany. -
Selective Service Act
Criticized for destroying democracy -
Paul arrives at the Western Front
On this day Erich Maria Remarque arrived on the Western Front. This likely coorespondes to Paul's arrival to the Front. -
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Paul Returns Home
At some point before he is injured Paul is given 6 weeks leave (although this does not line up with Remarque's life) during this time he realizes that the people at home cannot understand what it is like at the Front and he feels isolated. He also encounters Russian prisoners of war and reflects on how they are less his enemy than his own generals. -
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Kemmerick Dies
Paul's friend Kemmerick dies leaving his boots to Muller. This leads Paul to reflect on the fact that the soldiers are forced by their circumstances to be concerned only with the practical. -
Paul is injured
On this day Erich Maria Remarque was wounded by shrapmetal in the same fashion as Paul and it is there fore likely that this corresponds to Paul's injury in the book. -
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Paul Recovers
Paul is taken to a Catholic hospital with his friend Kropp to recover from their injuries -
Germany and Russia Peace
The Germans sign a peace treaty with the new Bolshevik Government of Russia. -
Battle Of Cantigny
First major American offensive of the war. -
Paul Returns to the Front
Paul returns to the front at the beginning of the Summer of 1918 having recovered from his injuries. -
Chateau-Thierry
Americans attack Germans, turns into the Battle of Belleau Wood -
Battle of Belleau Wood
U.S. Marine Corps attack the Germans across an open field of wheat. -
Belleau Wood Ends
Final expulsion of the Germans from the wood. -
Kat Dies
Kat is wounded by shrapmetal and Paul frantically tries to get him to a medical station. Kat dies just as they are about to reach the station. -
Battle of St. Mihiel
300,000 American troops fling themselves into the German lines. -
Paul inhales Poison Gas
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Paul Recuperates from the Poison Gas
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Paul Dies
Paul is killed on a quiet day in October just before the end of the war. -
Wilhelm Abdicates
Kaiser Wilhelm abdicates, ending all German hope for a victory. -
Armistice Day
End of the fighting on the Western Front