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While visiting Sarajevo, they were shot by a Serbian.
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After tense blackmailing of Serbia, Austria finally declares war, hoping to come out on top.
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Because Serbia was now in a sticky situation, Russia decided to help out and send their own troops to Serbia.
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Germany, not wanting Russia to meddle in this war, demands that Russia withdraw their troops.
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This occured because Russia (who refused Germany's request to stop supplying troops to Serbia) had an alliance with Serbia, who Austria-Hungary (Germany's ally) was at war against. Germany did this because a friend of my enemy is my enemy (Germany was essentially at war with Serbia at this point).
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Because of the Alliance between the UK, France and Russia, Germany hopes that getting rid of France will quicken their victory against Russia, while they were distracted with getting their troops to Serbia.
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UK had an alliance with Belgium, who were trying to remain neutral. Germany was attempting to pass troops through there, but the UK didn't like that, and demanded that Germany withdraw their troops. Germany refuses, and the UK declares war.
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Again, because the enemy of my friend is my enemy, Austria declares war on Russia, hoping to support their German partners.
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One of the first major confrontations during the war, Russia and Germany pitted against each other. Germany eventually won a decisive victory, leaving much of Russia's military demolished.
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One of the first battles in France over a town strategically placed. A allied victory was the result.
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The Christmas Truce consisted of multiple seperate truces between the various parties. These were called for Christmas, and people from both sides ventured into "No Man's Land" (A place between the enemies trenches), where they talked and exchanged goods. Some cease-fires became so friendly that games were played between both sides, and it was common that both sides would sing carols together. However, these ended at the end of Christmas, and both sides resorted to killing each other.
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What ended up becoming the Battle of Gallipoli. Because Britain and French wanted an easy way to transport goods to Russia, they tried to force a way through the Dardanelles. The date of the first landing in enemy territory is now celebrated as Anzac Day, due to Australia's and New Zealand's involvement.
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Control over the town of Ypres was raging again. Germany used poison gas primarly during then.
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This was the largest British offensive during the war. Britain used poison gas during this time. Britain won.
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One of the longest and bloody battles in WW1, this was a battle between Germany and France.
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The US declared war on Germany, against their previous statement that they were to remain peaceful.
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One of the largest battles in WW1, it featured first use of tanks anywhere by Britain. It resulted in a British-French victory.
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Still fighting over Ypres. Can't they work it out already?
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Germany and Russia finally decide to stop fighting.
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Peace treaty beteen Russia and Germany.
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The German army was crumbling, and they were struggling to keep up with everyone else. They requested a armistice because of this.
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After much fighting, Turkey makes peace with everyone else.
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Following Turkey's lead, Austria also declares peace.
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Germany signs a Armistice with the allies, officially declaring the end of World War 1.
