World War 1

By Moriah Mitchell

  • Franz Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated.

    Franz Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated.

  • The Battle of the Frontiers-27,000 French people die.

    The Battle of the Frontiers-27,000 French people die.

  • Christmas Truce declared by soldiers along the western front.

    Christmas Truce declared by soldiers along the western front.

  • Germany declares a submarine blockade of Great Britain-any ship is a target.

    Germany declares a submarine blockade of Great Britain-any ship is a target.

  • Germany responds to the U.S. anger by ceasing to sink ships without warning.

    Germany responds to the U.S. anger by ceasing to sink ships without warning.

  • British use gas near Loos, but shifting winds cause 60,000 British casualties.

    British use gas near Loos, but shifting winds cause 60,000 British casualties.
    Use gas

  • The longest battle of the war, The Battle of Verdun, is fought to draw estimated 1 million casualties

    The longest battle of the war, The Battle of Verdun, is fought to draw estimated 1 million casualties

  • U.S. President Wilson publicly warns Germany not to continue unrestricted submarine war fair policies.

    U.S. President Wilson publicly warns Germany not to continue unrestricted submarine war fair policies.

  • The Battle of Somme results in 1 million casualties and no break for the Allies.

    The Battle of Somme results in 1 million casualties and no break for the Allies.

  • British introduce the tank.

    British introduce the tank.

  • Over half a million French soldiers "go on a strike" and refuse to continue the failed offensive.

    Over half a million French soldiers "go on a strike" and refuse to continue the failed offensive.

  • President Wilson asks congress for a declaration of war with Imperial Germany.

    President Wilson asks congress for a declaration of war with Imperial Germany.

  • French lost at Chemin des Dames, advancing 500 yards at the cost of 250,000 casualties

    French lost at Chemin des Dames, advancing 500 yards at the cost of 250,000 casualties

  • First wave of the American expeditionary force lands in France.

    First wave of the American expeditionary force lands in France.

  • American troops fire their first shot in trench warfare.

    American troops fire their first shot in trench warfare.

  • World War 1 ends.

    World War 1 ends.