World War 1 By Moriah Mitchell Jun 28, 1914 Franz Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated. Aug 22, 1914 The Battle of the Frontiers-27,000 French people die. Dec 25, 1914 Christmas Truce declared by soldiers along the western front. Feb 4, 1915 Germany declares a submarine blockade of Great Britain-any ship is a target. Aug 30, 1915 Germany responds to the U.S. anger by ceasing to sink ships without warning. Sep 15, 1915 British use gas near Loos, but shifting winds cause 60,000 British casualties. Use gas Feb 21, 1916 The longest battle of the war, The Battle of Verdun, is fought to draw estimated 1 million casualties Apr 11, 1916 U.S. President Wilson publicly warns Germany not to continue unrestricted submarine war fair policies. Jul 1, 1916 The Battle of Somme results in 1 million casualties and no break for the Allies. Jul 1, 1916 British introduce the tank. Apr 1, 1917 Over half a million French soldiers "go on a strike" and refuse to continue the failed offensive. Apr 6, 1917 President Wilson asks congress for a declaration of war with Imperial Germany. Apr 16, 1917 French lost at Chemin des Dames, advancing 500 yards at the cost of 250,000 casualties Jul 3, 1917 First wave of the American expeditionary force lands in France. Oct 23, 1917 American troops fire their first shot in trench warfare. Oct 3, 1918 World War 1 ends.
