Events Leading Up To WW1

The first event leading up to WW1

Jun 28, 1914

The first event leading up to WW1 was the assasanation of Franz Ferdinand. This event caused huge retaliation which lead up to the first World War.

Austria-Hungary needs help!!!!

Jul 5, 1914

Austria-Hungary seeks German support for a war against Serbia in case of Russian mobilization. Germany gives Austria-Hungary their support.

Serbian's response- unknown

Jul 23, 1914

Austria-Hungary sends an ultimatum to Serbia. The Serbians responce is seen as unsatisfactory.

Here Comes Another War

Aug 3, 1914

Germany declares war on France and Belgium.

Battle of Yser

Oct 16, 1914

The Battle of Yser was when the French and Belgian forces secure the coastline of Belgium. October 16- October 31.

Carpathian begins

Jan 2, 1915

The Russian offensive in the Carpathian begins. It will continue until April 12

Battle of Dogger Bank

Jan 24, 1915

The Batlle of Digger Bankbetween squardons of the brittish Grand Fleet and the German Hochseeflotte.

Battle of Neuve Chapelle

Mar 10, 1916

The Battle of Chapelle happened after an initial success, a British offensive is halted.
March 10-13

Battle of the Isonzo

Jun 23, 1916

First Battle of Isonzo. june 23-july 7

Battle of Rafa

Jan 9, 1917

The Batlle of Rafa, is when the Brittish drive the Ottomans out of Sinai.