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This event caused a "chain reaction" within the alliance system throughout Europe. one declaration of war brought up supports which drug those supporters into the war.
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Austria rejects peace with Serbia pulling Russia (Serbia's) ally into the war
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Germany intended to attack on the western front first. they intended to use the Belgium railroads but when they were not allowed access to them they declared war on Belgium
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The Russians drove the Austrians deep into their own territory
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The Germans were attacked by the French Northeast of Paris and were driven back nearly 60 miles.
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Miles of trenches are dug out for battle. This caused great losses with little gain. The life was a horror and going out into the space betwee trenches A.K.A no mans land waz suicide.
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the Germans launch an anttack againt the French at Verdun.
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in an attempt to relieve the German pressure on the French attacked the Germans Northwest of Verdun. both side suffered major casualties.
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In response to British blockades th Germans started attcking british ships without warning.
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After multiple intercepted threats from German leades made it to the U.S. government, the U.S. entered the war on the side of the allies.
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Communist leader Vladimir Ilynch Lenin took power and intended to sign a peace treaty with Germany.
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Germany and Russia signed a peace treaty. Russia was forced to give up lands which now include Finland, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania
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the U.S. attacks germany with over 2 million troops and 350 tanks.
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After other German allies surrender Germany finally surrenders ending the war.
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The allied powers excluding the U.S. sing the treaty of Versailles with Germany.