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The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
The spark that lit the fuse on the powder keg we call Europe. Although not the main cause of World War 1, its action led to the actual declaration of war on Serbia by Austria-Hungary. -
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia
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Germany declares war on Russia
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Germany declares war on France
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Britain declares war on Germany
Britain delcares war after Germany invades Belgium. -
Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia
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Germany declares war on Serbia
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First Battle of the Marne
This battle ended the month long campaign of the Germans. It ended on the outskirts of Paris, and started the stalemate of trench warfare for the next four years. -
Germany uses gas for first time
Germans use chemical warfare for the first time during the Second Battle of Ypres. -
Lusitania is Sunk
The British ship, the Lusitania is sunk by a German U-boat, killing about a hundred Americans. -
The Tsar takes command
Tsar Nicholas takes command over the Russian armies. He was an unable commander and further doomed his empire. -
Battle of Verdun Begins
The Battle of Verdun was the longest campaign during the war. It was a German offensive. -
Battle of the Somme
A four month campaign along the Somme River. It had over a million causaulties making it one of the bloodiest battles ever. It was a joint effort between France and England to break the German lines. -
Zimmerman Telegram
Zimmerman Telegram was a telegram sent to Mexico in hopes Mexico would join the war on the side of the Central Powers. It was intercepted by the British and passed on to the Americans. -
US Declares War on Germany
America enters the war. -
Bolsheviks take over Russia
The Bolsheviks take over Russia. -
14 Points
Wilson issues his 14 Points for peace in Europe. It stated how boundaries should change, self-determination, and the League of Nations. Only the League was kept. -
Russian Treaty
Russia signs the Treaty of Brest Litovsk, ending Russian involvement in the war. -
Red Baron Shot down
Baron Richthofen is shot down. No one is sure how or why he went down. -
The Kaiser Abdicates
Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicates his throne. Riots broke out demanded end to war. Kaiser flees to Switzerland. -
Armistice
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, fighting will cease. That was the agreement. -
Treaty of Versaille
This treaty ended the Great War. The treaty punished Germany for the war. Demiltarized Germany and made it pay huge war debts. Planted seeds for next world war.
