Events of World War 1

By rrupert17

  • American Neutrality

    President Wilson announces American neutrality in the war.

  • Assassination of Archduke

    Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinard triggers World War 1.

  • Lusitania

    The sinking of the Lusitania angers Americans

  • Piosin Gas

    Piosin gas is first used against the Allies.

  • Verdum and Somme River

    Millions of British, French, and German soldiers die in failed offensives at Verdun and the Somme River.

  • Sussex Pledge

    With the Sussex Pledge, Germany promised the United States that U-boats will warn ships before attacking.

  • End of Sussex Pledge

    Germany ends Sussex Pledge and resumes undeclared submarine warware. Wilson declares war and sends the fisrt units of the AEF to France under General Pershing.

  • Russian overthrow

    Revolts in Russia overthrow the czar and bring the Bolsheviks to power.

  • Fight Begin

    American troops fight at Belleao Wood, Chateau-Thierry, and the Argonne Forest

  • Truce

    Central Powers agree to a truce with the Allies

  • Rejection

    United States Senate rejects the Treaty of Versailles and membership in the League of Nations as American Soldiers return from Europe.

  • Treaty

    Germany signs the Treaty of Versailles.