World War 1

Archduke Franz Ferdinand of the Austrio-Hungarian Empire is assassinated in Saraevo.

Jun 28, 1914

The photo is of Archduke Franz Ferdinand posing in his military uniform.

Russia mobilizes against Austria-Hungary. Starts chain reaction.

Jul 30, 1914

This image shows the Russian army making the first move in the war.

Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.

Jul 31, 1914

The image shows a map of all the countries involved especially Austria-Hungary and Serbia near the middle.

World War 1 begins. Germany invaded Belgium.

Aug 4, 1914

The photo shows a newspaper cover that told the people that the great war has begun.

British give Wilson the so-called Zimmermann telegram, A message from German secretary Arthur Zimmermann saying that Mexico should side with Germany in case of war between Germany and the United States. In return Germany. Mexico declined US gets involved

Feb 25, 1917

This shows a letter from World War 1.

Germany and Russia sign peace treaty

Mar 3, 1918

This shows a newspaper article saying that Germany and Russia made peace with eachother.

Battle of Cantigny, First major battle american offensive of the war.

May 28, 1918

This shows 2 men maning a machine gun turrent during WW1.

Battle of Belleau Wood. US attacks Germany across a open field of wheat, suffering huge casualties.

Jun 6, 1918

This photo shows men fightig in the misty forrest.

Wilhelm abdicates. Kaiser Wilhelm abdicates ending all hope for a victory for Germany.

Nov 9, 1918

This is a photo of Kaiser Wilhelm.

Armistice Day. An Armistice is signed ending fighting on western front.

Nov 11, 1918

The war is over, due to Germany surrendering and this photo shows it.