World War 1

By ChloeGowans4

  • Francis Ferdinand assassinated in Sarajevo

    Francis Ferdinand was shot, along with his wife, by a Bosnian Serb nationalist during an official visit to the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo. Both these killings sparked a chain of events that lead to world war 1.

  • Kaiser William ll promised German support for Austria against Serbia

    He was the last German emperor and king of Prussia, ruling the German empire and the kingdom of Prussia from June 15, 1888 - November 9, 1918.

  • Austria declared war on Serbia

    Austria declared war on Serbia because of the murders involving Francis Ferdinand and his wife, who of which were killed by a Serbian.

  • Germany declared war on Russia

    Reacting when Austria declared war on Serbia, Germany begins full mobilization of its troops and declares war on Russia.

  • Germany declares war on France and invaded Belgium

    Germany asked permission to pass through Belgium, but when they refused German armies invaded Belgium.

  • Britain declared war on Germany

    When German invaded Belgium Britain had to help because of the treaty of London, which stated that they were obliged to help in the place of an invasion.

  • The BEF started its retreat from Mons. Germany invaded France

    BEF: British Expeditionary Force. The Mons. was the first major battle of world war 1.

  • Turkey entered the war on Germany's side.

    They formed a triple alliance with the signing of the Turco-German alliance.

  • The first Zeppelin raid on Britain took place.

    A German zeppelin appeared over London late one night and started dropping its deadly cargo on the dark streets below.

  • First Zeppelin raid took place on Britain

    A German zeppelin appeared above London and dropped its deadly cargo on the dark streets below.

  • Italy declared war on Germany and Austria.

    Italy became allies with Britain, France, and Russia with the assurance that Italy received in the treaty of London.

  • Italy declared war on Germany and Austria

    Became allies with Britain, France, and Russia with the assurance Italy received in the treaty of London.

  • Turkey entered the war on Germany's side.

    A triple alliance was created with the signing of the Turco-German Alliance.

  • British forces surrender to Turkish forces

    British and Turkish troops had been at war for nearly 5 months before the British troops gave in and surrendered.

  • British forces surrender to Turkish forces

    The British and Turkish troops had been at war for nearly 5 months before Britain gave in and surrendered.

  • USA declared war on Germany

    Events leading up to this was the sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmerman Telegram sent to Mexico by Germany.

  • Turkey made peace

  • Austria made peace

  • Germany signed an armistice with the allies-

    This was the official date of the end of World War One.

  • Turkey made peace

  • Austria made peace

  • Germany signed an armistice with the allies-

    This was the official date that ended World War One.