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Arch Duke of Austria assassinated
While visiting Sarajevo, they were shot by a Serbian. -
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia
After tense blackmailing of Serbia, Austria finally declares war, hoping to come out on top. -
Russia sends troops to help support Serbia
Because Serbia was now in a sticky situation, Russia decided to help out and send their own troops to Serbia. -
Germany demands Russia to not support Serbia
Germany, not wanting Russia to meddle in this war, demands that Russia withdraw their troops. -
Germany declares war on Russia
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). -
Germany declares war on France
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. -
UK declares war on Germany
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. -
Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia
Again, because the enemy of my friend is my enemy, Austria declares war on Russia, hoping to support their German partners. -
Battle of Tannenberg starts
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. -
(First) Battle of Ypres
One of the first battles in France over a town strategically placed. A allied victory was the result. -
Christmas Truce
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. -
Dardanelles Campaign starts
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. -
(Second) Battle of Ypres
Control over the town of Ypres was raging again. Germany used poison gas primarly during then. -
Battle of Loos
This was the largest British offensive during the war. Britain used poison gas during this time. Britain won. -
Battle of Verdun
One of the longest and bloody battles in WW1, this was a battle between Germany and France. -
US declares war on Germany
The US declared war on Germany, against their previous statement that they were to remain peaceful. -
Battle of the Somme
One of the largest battles in WW1, it featured first use of tanks anywhere by Britain. It resulted in a British-French victory. -
(Third) Battle of Ypres
Still fighting over Ypres. Can't they work it out already? -
Armistice between Germany and Russia
Germany and Russia finally decide to stop fighting. -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk between Russia and Germany
Peace treaty beteen Russia and Germany. -
Germany requests armistice
The German army was crumbling, and they were struggling to keep up with everyone else. They requested a armistice because of this. -
Turkey makes peace
After much fighting, Turkey makes peace with everyone else. -
Austria declares peace
Following Turkey's lead, Austria also declares peace. -
Signing of the Armistice
Germany signs a Armistice with the allies, officially declaring the end of World War 1.
