Wester Front during WW1 By Mr. Maxwell Period: Mar 19, 1914 to Mar 19, 1919 World War 1 Jun 28, 1914 Archduke Ferdinand Assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand was shot by Serbian Nationalist. This was the spark that started WWI Aug 3, 1914 Germany declares war on France Sep 19, 1914 The Western Front begins to develop Period: Nov 1, 1914 to Nov 12, 1919 time Apr 2, 1915 The second battle of Ypres This was the second of three battles that took place over a 2 year period Jan 16, 1917 The Zimmerman Telegram Apr 6, 1917 America declares war on Germany