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The Ending of Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand, Austrian Archduke, was assassinated by "the black hand" a group of Serbian nationalists. -
Declaration of War
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia -
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War & Revolution
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Christmas Spirirt
The unofficial Christmas truce is declared -
War Zone
Germany declares a "war zone" around Great Britain, essentially effecting a submarine blockade where even neutral merchant vessels were to be potential targets. -
Battles Begin
The Battle of Gallipoli Begins -
New Leader
Tsar Nicholas II takes personal control over Russia's armies. -
The Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun was the longest battle of World War 1 and was one of the bloodiest. -
The Battle of Jutland
The Battle of Jutland, the major naval battle of the war, begins. -
The Battle of the Somme
During the Battle of the Somme, tanks are first introduced into battle. -
Secret Message
Germany sends the secret Zimmerman Telegram to Mexico in an effort to entice Mexico to join the war. The British intercept and decipher the coded message. -
Leaving Leader
Russian Tsar Nicholas II abdicates. -
MERICA
The United States declares war on Germany. -
14 Points
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson issues his Fourteen Points to peace. -
Treaty
Russia signs the Treaty of Brest Litovsk, which is a peace treaty between Russia and the Central Powers. -
The Begining to the End
Germany signs the armistice at Compiegne, France. Fighting ends on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month (i.e. 11 a.m. on November 11). -
Official Ending
The Treaty of Versailles officially ends World War 1.
