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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The significance of the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was that the killing of him and his wife was one of the events that lead to World War 1. -
Austria declares war on Serbia
The significance of Austria declaring war on Serbia was that this was the first war of World War 1. -
Schlieffen Plan
The Schlieffen Plan was important becasue Germany had quickly put this millitary plan into effect. The general had announced for them to attack the countries of France and then Russia. -
First battle of the Marne
The first battle of Marne was important becasue as the Germans plan to approach Paris, on September 5th the Allies attacked the Germans. This fighting between the two lasted four days until eventuall the Germans were forced to retreat from the battle. -
Battle of Limanowa
This was when Austrians defeated the Russians. The Battle of Limanowa was signifigant because it caused the Austrian army to push Russia out of their land. -
Gallipoli Campaign.
The Gallipoli Campaign was important because in this Battle the Allies wanted control of the Dardanelles Strait and eventually Constantiople. The Allies lost about 213,000 men total in this battle. -
Battle of Verdun
The battle of Verdun was when the German army launched a massive attack against the French near Verdun. -
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Battle of Somme
The Battle of Somme was signifigant because this was when the British army tried to help ease the pressure on the French. But the British forces attacked the Germans northwest of Verdun, in the valley of the Somme River. -
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare Resumes
The Germans came up with this new strateygy for their naval troops.They thought that they would notify everyone that they would sink any ships in the British waters no matter who they were or what side they were on. -
United States Enters War
Whent he US entered the war President Wilson asked Congress to declare war. The United States entered the war on the side of the Allies. -
Russian Revolution
In the Russian revolution the Communist leader Vladimir Ilyich Lenin of Russia, detained power. Vladimir wanted to end his country’s involvement in the war. -
Second battle of Marne
The Second battle of Marne was important because the Allies defeated Germany at Second Battle of the Marne. -
Armistice
Germany signed the armistice because they didn't have any position to countinue in the war. -
Treaty of Versaillies
The Treaty of Versaillies was between Germany and the allied powers, the treaty was signed on was signed on June 28, 1919