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War declared against Serbia
After the Black Hand, a Serbia terrorist group, assasinated the Archdke of Austria-HUngary, war was declared against Serbia. -
Franz Ferdinand was assasinated
Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to Austria-Hungary's throne, and his wife, Sophie, are assassinated by Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip while the couple were visiting Sarajevo. -
Germany declares war on Russia
Russia mobilized its troops in order to support Serbia and the Germans then declared war on Russia. -
Germany declares on France
France was an ally of Russia and was expected to come to Russia and Serbia’s aid. Germany declared war on France to counter the attacks. -
UK declares war on Germany
On their way to invade France Germany crossed neutral Belgium. Brittain, guaranteeing Belgium’s neutrality, declared war on Germany. -
War ensues
Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia and Serbia declares war on Germany. -
Josef Kiss was dispatched
Kiss was dispatched to serve against Russia with the 72nd infantry regiment. After receiving a large wound, he was sent home to recover. He then gained interest in joining the army’s air arm. -
Kiss finishes air training
Kiss was assigned to Flik 24 in the south Tyrol, initially as an observer. He was entrusted afterwards with full pilot's duties. Kiss gained a total of six air successes. -
Zimmerman Telegram
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. -
US declares war on Germany
After the Germans sink the Lusitania, killing 128 Americans, and the Zimmerman telegram was intercepted, President Wilson sends the US to war. -
The Squadron of the Emperor
Kiss was posted to Flik 55j in the Trentino where he formed a friendship with Julius Arigi. Kiss received no fewer than eight medals in recognition of his courage. Kiss, Arigi, and Josef von Maier became known as 'the squadron of the Emperor'. -
Kiss was wounded
He was shot down and seriously wounded. -
14 points
Woodrow Wilson issues 14 points for peace and proposes the league of nations. -
Kiss dies
By the time of his death on 25 May 1918 - killed in action over Valsugana - Kiss had achieved 19 victories. Somewhat belatedly he was promoted to Lieutenant. -
War ends
Treaty of Versailles officially ends WWI, blaming Germany for the war.
