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The assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand, the Archduke of Austria Hungary along with his wife Sophie Chotek the Duchess of Hohenburg we’re both assassinated in Sarajevo. The assignor, Gavrilo Princip was a member of a group, the Young Bosnians, who walked in the middle of the road and shot them both. Government officials of Austra Hungary believed that Serbia was involved in the assassination. Austria Hungary allies eventually declared war on Serbia, which resulted in a series of tragic events that birthed World War 1. -
World War 1 begins
Just a month after Franz Ferdinand's Death, Austria Hungary starts a war on Serbia. Government officials thought that they should respond to Franz Ferdinand death with military invasion in Serbia. Austria Hungary then demanded Serbia for their own research into the assassination of Franz Ferdinand. Serbia declined their demand, and so Austra Hungary prepared for more military. -
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The Start of War between countries
As soon as Austria Hungary started the war on Serbia, Germany declares war on Russia and France. France and Belgium fuel up mobilization where Britain declares war on Germany. Austria Hungary declares war on Russia. -
Battle of Marne
The battle of the Marne was between France and Germany. The invasion of Germany into France is prevented where the German troops are forced north of the Marne river. The Germans plans were postponed. -
Battle of Gallipoli
The battle between the Allied powers: France, Britain, and Russia and the Central powers: Austria Hungary and Germany, was unsuccessful. The Allied powers attempted to take over and control the sea route from Europe to Russia. The downfall was the attack from Britain and France. By this, the central powers resulted in success. -
Russia Withdraws from War
The treaty of Brest-litovsk signed by Germany and Russia forced Russia to withdraw from the war. Germany set hard terms for Russia where Russia had to give up 34% of the population 32% of the farmlands and 50% of industrial factories. Russias participation in WW1 was finished -
Lusitania Sink
Lusitania, the British ocean liner is is attacked with no warning at all by a German Submarine in the south coast of Ireland. The boat sank in less than 20 minutes all the way down the Celtic sea. This attack angered the United States where 128 Americans died and 1,198 crew members died as well. However, Germans defended their course of action. -
Women Demonstrates the Rights to Work in War Industry
Women in London protested with banners, posters, claiming their right to serve their country. Women wanted the same pay as men who are fighting in the war. The government agreed with the help of women. -
Battle of Verdun
The Germans attack France with a heavy artillery barrage. France is determined to keep its country untouched by the hands of Germany. France uses Verdun as a symbol of Frances determination to fight their pride and honor with the battle cry "You shall not pass". -
Marie Curie
Marie Curie was a researcher during WW1 who helped contributed to the medical issues. Marie Curie developed mobile radiology used by soldiers in front of the battles to communicate. She also created an X-RAY during WW1 which helped out many injured soldiers. -
Submarine Warfare is Cut Off
Woodrow Wilson threatened with breaking off relations with Germany after the sinking of Sussex. Germany ended their wars of unrestricted submarine warfare. This is because Germany did not want America to join the war and side with the Allies. -
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Battle of Somme
The Battle of Somme was the largest and bloodiest battles during WW1 between the Allies and Central powers. The battle of Somme was fought near the Somme river in France. The battle of Somme was Britain's greatest offensive battles in history. -
Zimmerman Telegram
The United States is informed about the Zimmerman Telegram by British intelligence. The note was made by German foreign minister, Author Zimmerman. The note said that there is a promise for the return of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona as a reward to the U.S if they side with Germany if the U.S. enters the war. -
Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution being the most changing political events in WW1 ended the Romanov dynasty and years of Russians imperial rule. The Bolsheviks led by Vladimir Lenin destroyed the tradition of the czarist rule and seized power. The Bolsheviks would result in becoming the Communist side of the part of the Soviet Union. -
U.S. Enters War
After 2 days of voting to declare war on Germany with the votes of 82 to 6, with the endorsed vote of 373 to 50, the United States decided to enter the war. The U.S. army stands with 133,000 men with no heavy artillery equipment. The soldiers were put into training for two years into combat training. -
First American Combat Soldiers killed
As millions of men draft for war, the first American combat soldiers recorded to be killed first was Thomas F. Enright, Merle D. Hay, and James Gresham. All three of them fought during the action. All three fought together and saved troops as German soldiers sneaked into their hideout. -
Bolsheviks Overthrow Russian Government
The Bolsheviks led by the Vladimir Lenin overthrew the Kerensky government where the Bolsheviks demanded a "just and immediate piece". Kerensky, Russia was a socialist republic for less than 2 months. This was during the Russian Revolution. -
Battle of Chateau-Thierry
The battle of Chateau-Thierry was the first actions of the U.S. American Expeditionary Forces. The American soldiers meet up with their allied forces, the French. Together they fought off Germany troops back across the river. -
Battle of Argonne
The battle of Argonne was the last Allied offensive action of WW1. A million Americans participated in the battle and stretched out all the way along the Western Front. The French also fought and cleared a whole area of German troops -
Germany Requests for Armistice; Allies Refused
Prince Maximilian, German chancellor sends a note to President Wilson. The note requests peace through an Armistice. However, the Allies refused. -
Armistice
Germany signs the Armistice. WW1 with the Allied powers and the Central Powers both ended with an agreement (armistice) than a surrender. Both sides were at the end of their fight and were ready for a stop and a break stopping all wars. -
Lettow-Vorbeck Surrenders
German Colonel Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck was the greatest leader in the military ever in history. He surrenders his military which consists of 3,000 African soldiers and 175 European soldiers. He led many wars and was never defeated, however this time, he surrenders in defeat in Rhodesia. -
President Wilson Arrives in Paris for Peace
President Wilson goes to Paris to take part in peace. His plan, the league of nations, is an international organization for solving conflicts between nations all around the world. The league of nations eventually brings peace to the Allied forces and Central powers. -
Treaty of Versailles Signed
Germany representatives sign the peace treaty. The Allies signed the Peace treaty as well. However, the Chinese refused to sign due to the protest against the Shantung settlement. -
Treaty of Serves
The treaty of serves ends WW1 on the eastern front with the Ottoman Empire. Some consequences happened such as the Middle East being divided with the British and Iraq. And the French governed Syria and Lebanon.
