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France Ferdinand was assasinated
He was assasinated by Gavrilo Princip (one of a group of 6 assasins) Nationalism- Importance of a countries interests and what they stand for. An independent nation is free of foreign domination. -
Beginning of WW1
Centered in Europe. Austria declared war on Serbia. -
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Start of World War 1
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Germany declared war on Russia
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Britian declared war on Germany
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Trench Warfare started to dominate the Western Front
In WW1 Two, three, four, or more trench lines running parallel to each other and being at least 1 mile (1.6 km) in depth. Food, ammunition, fresh troops, mail, and orders were delivered through these trenches. it had machine-gun emplacements to be ready to defend themselves against the enemy. These trenches arose within the first few months of the war’s outbreak.
In between your trench and the enemys, there is No man's land. This is a gruesome territory with many dead bodies and blood. -
First battle of Ypres
Near the Belgian city of Ypres. Allied and German forces begin the 1st of 3 battles.
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Turkey entered the war on Germany’s side.
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Italy declared war on Germany and Austria
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Battle of Vimy Ridge
Canada claimed Victory, but with many unfortunate losses of fellow soldiers (more than 10,000 killed & wounded). In Northern France.
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The official date of the end of WW1
Germany signed an armistice with the Allies.
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Peace Conference
Involved diplomats from more than 32 countries and nationalities.
The "Big 4" were present:
-PM of Great Britian
-President of the USA
-PM of France
-PM of Italy
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Treaty of Versailles was signed by Germans
This forced the German nation to accept complete responsibility for initiating World War I. The German army had to be 100,000 men (limit).Germany was banned to maintain an airforce.