World war 1

World War 1!!!!!

  • Beginning of war

    Beginning of war
    Austria-Hungary declares war on serbia World war one begans.
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    World war 1

  • russia

    russia
    Russia orders full mobolazation of its troops.
  • German conducts air raid on paris

    German conducts air raid on paris
    The attack has little military value, but is intended to terrorize civilians.
  • GERMANS STOPPED AT FIRST BATTLE OF THE MARNE

    GERMANS STOPPED AT FIRST BATTLE OF THE MARNE
    German invasion of France is stopped in the First Battle of the Marne as German troops are forced to the north side of the Marne River, causing the the Schlieffen Plan to fail.
  • JAPAN ATTACKS AND CAPTURES TSINGTAO, CHINA

    JAPAN ATTACKS AND CAPTURES TSINGTAO, CHINA
    Held by the Germans since 1898, Tsingtao is a lightly garrisoned port city on the Yellow Sea. The Germans surrender on November 6.
  • SERBIA IS INVADED BY GERMANY, AUSTRIA AND BULGARIA

    SERBIA IS INVADED BY GERMANY, AUSTRIA AND BULGARIA
    The Central Powers troops cross the Danube River and within days capture Belgrade. A massive Serbian retreat follows. Soldiers and their families made their way to the Albanian border through mountains and a steady snowfall.
  • GERMANS BEGIN BATTLE OF VERDUN WITH HEAVY ARTILLERY BARRAGE

    GERMANS BEGIN BATTLE OF VERDUN WITH HEAVY ARTILLERY BARRAGE
    The German code name for the attack in the Meuse region of France (toward the direction of Verdun) is Gericht, ‘place of execution.’ Verdun becomes the symbol of France’s determination to defend its national pride and honor. “They shall not pass” (On ne passe pas) becomes the battle cry. The battle of Verdun would continue for the rest of the year.
  • MARIE CURIE INVOLVED IN THE WAR EFFORT

    MARIE CURIE INVOLVED IN THE WAR EFFORT
    Marie Curie helps to equip ambulances with X-ray equipment so wounded soldiers at the front can receive immediate care.
  • BELGIANS DEPORTED TO GERMANY AS FORCED LABOR

    BELGIANS DEPORTED TO GERMANY AS FORCED LABOR
    German troops begin to round up Belgian workers for deportation to Germany. They are assembled in daily batches of 1,400 men and women in equal numbers.
  • SUBMARINE WARFARE IS SUSPENDED

    After the March 24 sinking of the passenger ship, Sussex, Woodrow Wilson again threatened breaking off relations with Germany. To avert the threat of America entering the war on the side of the Allies, the Germans call off their campaign of unrestricted submarine warfare.
  • The War is over

    The War is over
    war ended with a Treaty of Versailles