The Causes and Consequences of WWI

Franz Ferdinand is assassinated

Jun 28, 1914

Franz Ferdinand and his wife are assassinated due to the tensions between nations that have been sparked.

Germans support of the Austrians

Jul 5, 1914

Germany allies with Austria against Serbia

Austria declares a war on Serbia

Jul 28, 1914

Austria declares a war on Serbia after the assassination of Franz Ferdinand.

Britain declares war on Germany

Aug 4, 1914

Britain sides with both France and Russia and declares war on Germany.

Battle of Marne

Sep 6, 1914

France and Germany have their battle, and France manages to save Paris.

Turkey enters the war

Oct 29, 1914

Turkey supports Germany and decides to enter the war between them and France.

Zeppelins raid Britian

Jan 19, 1915

Yarmouth and King´s Lynn were bombed using zeppelins.

Italy declares war on Germany & Austria

May 23, 1915