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First soviets are formed
The first soviets, or workers councils, were formed in Russia. these councils emerged during the Russian revolution of 1905 as a means for workers to organize and voice their demand. the soviets placed a pivotal role in the revolutionary movements that would later lead to the 1917 Russian revolution. -
Gallipoli Campaign
The Gallipoli campaign was an allied attempt to control the sea route from Europe to Russia. British and french forces, along with troops from australia and New Zealand, landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula. the campaign ended in failure for the allies with heavy casualties. -
Battle of Tannenberg
The battle of Tannenberg was a significant early battle between Germany and Russia. the German army achieved a decisive victory, encircling and destroying a large part of the russian second army. this victory boosted German morale and military reputation. -
Trench warfare begins
Following the battle of the marne, both sides dug extensive trench systems. These trenches stretched from the north sea to the swiss border. trench warfare led to a prolonged and grueling stalemate. -
Russian revolution
The Russian revolution led to the abdication of tsar Nicholas 11 and the rise of the bolsheviks. the new bolshevik government sought to end Russia's involvement I the war. This resulted in the signing of the treaty of brest-litovsk with Germany. -
Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand June 28,1914
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand and his wife in 1914 was a catalyst for the outbreak of world war 1. It was carried out by a Serbian nationalism in Sarajevo, Bosnia -
Austria-hungary declares war on serbia
Following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Austria Hungary issues an ultimatum to serbia. when Serbia's response failed to meet all demands, Austria Hungary declared war, this declaration set off a chain reaction of alliances being invoked. -
Germany declared war on Russia
Germany allied with Austria Hungary, declared war on russia, who was allied with Serbia. this was due to Russia's mobilization in response to Austria Hungary's actions against Serbia. the declaration marked the widening of the conflict. -
Germany declared war on France
Germany declared war on France, Russia's ally, as part of its strategic plan to quickly defeat France before turning to Russia. this plan led to the invasion of Belgium. the invasion of Belgium brought Britain into the war -
Britain declares war on Germany
Britain declared war on Germany following Germany's violation of Belgian neutrality. Britain had treaties with Belgium and felt compelled to defend it. this declaration brought the British empire into the conflict. -
Battle of Tannenber
The battle of Tannenberg was a significant early battle between Germany and russia. the German army achieved in decisive victory, encircline and destroying a large part of the Russian second army. this victory boosted German morale and military reputation -
First battle of the marne
The first battle of the marne was a major battle that halted the German advance into France. the allies managed to push the German forces back, preventing the fall of Paris. this battle marked the beginning of the trench warfare on the western front. -
Lusitania sank
The sinking of the Lusitania occurred when a German U-boat torpedoed the British ship off the coast of Ireland. The tragic event resulted in the loss of over 1,100 lives. including 128 Americans, and played a significant role in influencing public opinion against Germany and eventually drawing the United States into the war. -
Battle of the somme
The battle of the somme was a joint British and french offensive against German positions. it is known for its high number of casualties and the first use of tanks in warfare. despite initial gains, the battle ended in a stalemate with massive losses. -
Battle of verdun
The battle of verdun was one of the longest and costliest battles of world war 1. German forces aimed to bleed the French army dry by targeting the fortress city of Verdun. the battle resulted in heavy casualties on both sides without a decisive victory. -
The first use of tanks on battlefield
The first use of tanks on the battlefield occurred during the battle of the Somme. The British deployed these armored vehicles to break through German defenses. Although their impact was initially limited, tanks would go on to revolutionize warfare in the 20th century. -
Russian revolution
The Russian revolution led to the abdication of tsar Nicholas 11 and the rise of the bolsheviks. the new Bolshevik government sought to end Russia's involvement in the war. this resulted in the signing of the treaty of brest-litovsk with Germany. -
International women's day
International women's day was marked by a significant march in petrograd, Russia. women took to the streets demanding "bread and peace," protesting against food shortages, poor living conditions, and world war 1. this event played a crucial role in sparking the Russian revolution. -
Us declared war on Germany
the declaration of war by the United States marked a crucial turning point on world war 1, as it provided significant support to the allied powers and contributed to the eventual defeat of Germany and its allies. -
The Chinese Communist party
Was founded in Shanghai. the party began with a small group of revolutionaries inspired by Marxist leninist ideology. over the decades, the CCP grew in influence and eventually led to the establishment of the peoples republic of china in 1949 -
Czar Nicholas 11
Czar Nicholas 11, his wife, and their five children were brutally murdered by the bolsheviks during the Russian revolution -
The treaty of versailles
Marking the end of world war 1. it imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany, aiming to prevent future conflicts. the treaty also established the league of nations, and international organization intended to maintain peace. -
Adoption of the rentenmark
Germany adopted the rentenmark to combat hyperinflation. the new currency replaced the serverelu devalued papiermark at a rate of one rentenmark to one trillion papiermark. this move helped stabilize the German economy and restore public confidence in the nation's financial system.