Germany WW1 By jadescrymgeour Jul 4, 1914 Germany sides with Austria Aug 1, 1914 Germany Declares war on Russia Aug 4, 1914 Germany Invades Belgium Apr 22, 1915 2nd Battle of Ypres The First use of Posion gas by the German Army Feb 21, 1916 Battle of Verdun May 31, 1916 The Battle of Jutland Jul 1, 1916 The battle of Somme Mar 21, 1918 Germany launches the Spring Offensive Nov 28, 1918 Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicates Jun 28, 1919 The Treaty of Versailles officially ends World War 1