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Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand sparked anger in Austria-Hungary towards Russia for backing Serbia.This led to Austria-Hungary declaring war as long as Germany would back them in the event that Russia and France joined as well. -
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia to start WWI
With Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia for the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, World War One begins. -
Battle of the Marne
With the von Schlieffen underway, Germany had begun attacking France. The Battle of Marne forced France to hunker down into Trench Warfare, stopping Germany's advancement. -
The Race to the Sea
After Frances loss at the Battle of the Marne, both forces forced each other to the coast of Belgium. At this point Tranch Warfare began for the remainder of the war. -
The Sinking of the Lusitania
With the Lusitania sunk by German U-boats America became angered, sparking their entrance into the war. -
Germany Resumes Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
With Germany sinking ships of countries deemed "innocent" American President Woodrow Wilson became angered, formally stating America will join the war to keep peace for the innocent people of the world. -
Germany Knocks Russia Out of the War (Treaty of Brest-Litovsk)
Germany forced Russia to surrender as they were undergoing a revolution/civil warback at home. Germany gained power and land from this agreement. -
Spring Offensive
Germany's last major offensive movement. -
Meuse-Argonne Offensive
This was the last allied push against Germany, which forced them to surrender. This was also the largest American battle within WWI. -
WWI Ends
The was is ended at 11:00 am on the 11th day of the 11th month, 1918.