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World War II 1914- 1918
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The Black Hand
A Serbian secret society called the Black Hand assinated the Archduke, Franz Ferdinand. -
The War Begins
Serbia failed to meet the requirements of the Ultimatium that Austry- Hungary gave. Austria- Hungary declares war on Serbia. -
Germans and Rusians
Germany declares war on Russia -
Germans and the French
Germany declares war on France. -
The UK
The UK declares war on Germany after the Germans invade Belgium. -
Austria- Hungary, Serbia, Russia, and Germany
Austria- Hungary declares war on Russia and Serbia does the same for Germany. -
Mr. President
President Woodrow Wilson announces that the United States will remain neutral. -
Deep in the Trenches
The first battle of the Marne begins. Trench warfare begins as soldiers on both sides dig in. -
Ypres
Battle of Ypres begins, -
North Sea
The UK declares the North Sea as a military area, effectivly creating a blockade of goods to Germany. -
"war Zone"
Germany declares "war Zone' around Great Britian. -
Poison
The 2nd Battle of Ypres begins and Germans first time to use poison gas. -
Sinking Ships
The Lusitanie sinks -
Taking Control
Tsa rNicholas II takes personal control oveer Russia's armies. -
Battle of Verdun
This was the longest and bloodiest battle during WWII. -
Battle of Jutland
This was a major naval battle of the war. -
Battle of the Somme
During the Battle of the Somme tanks were first introduced into war. -
Zimmerman Telegram
It was sent, intercepted and deciphered. -
Tsar Nicholas II
Tsar Nicholas II abdicates -
WWII Welcomes the US
The US declares war on Germany. -
The Bolsheviks
The Bolsheviks overthrow the Russian government. -
Central Powers
Armistice is agreed upon between the new Rusiian government and central powers goes into effect. -
Peace
President Woodrow Wilson issues 14 issues to peace. -
Treaty Signed
Russia signs the Treaty of Brest Litovsk. -
Fleeing the scene
Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicates and flees Germany. -
11th hour on the 11th day or the 11th month
Germany signs the armistice at Compiengne, France. Fighting ends at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11.