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The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
The assassination of Franz Ferdinand was the stand-alone terrorist act that set off a chain reaction within the alliance that resulted in World War 1, or The Great War -
Austria Rejecting Peace and Declaring War
Austria rejected Serbia's offer of peace beause the assassin who killed Franz Ferdinand was a serbian, so war was declared. -
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European Alliances are Formed
One side of the war was Germany and Austria Hungary, also known as the central powers. Later, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire would also later join the Central Powers. The other side was the allies, which included Great Britain, France, and Russia. -
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Developments on the Eastern Front
During September of 1914, The Russian Forces defeated the Austrians twice in battle , driving them deep into Austria. -
Battle of the Marne Valley River
The Allies attacked the Germans northest of Paris, in the valley of the Marne River. When reinforcements were necessary, 600+ taxis brang soldiers from Paris to the Front lines. after four days, the German Generals gave the order to retreat. -
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Gallipoli Campaign
The Gallipoli campaign was the gateway to Constantinople, the Ottoman Empire's Capitol. By Securing the Dardanelles, the Allies they could establish a supply line to Russia. -
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The German Assault
During February 1916, the Germans launched a giant assault against the French near Verdun. Each side lost more than three hundred thousand men. -
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Battle of Verdun
The British army tried to relieve the pressure on the French. The British attacked the Germans Northwest of Verdun, in the valley of Somme River. -
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German Unrestriced Submarine Warfare
In January 1917, the Germans announced that their sumbarines would sink any ship in the waters around Britain, with no warning whatsoever. -
President Wilson declares War
On April 2nd, President Wilson asked Congress to enter war. The US entered the war on the side of the allies. -
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Vladimir Lenin's Truce
Eight months after Czar Nicholas was abdicated, Vladimir Ilyich Lenin seized power. Lenin insisted on ending his country's invovlement in the war. His first act was to offer Germany a truce. -
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The Second Battle of the Marne
In July 1918, the Allies and Germans fought at the Second Battle of the Marne. Leading the Allied attack were about 350 tanks. -
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The German Assault
In March 1918, the Germans mounted a final assault on the French. -
World War 1 Ends
On November 11th, 1918, World War 1 ends -
Germany Signs the Treaty of Versailles
On June 28th, 1919, Germany signs the Treaty of Versailles, clarifying peace with the allies.