World War 1

Battle of masurian lakes

1914

Germany wanted to focus on fighting Russia and their first army since they defeated their second army. It happened at Masurian Lake.

Battle of Tannenberg

1914

Germany won the battle of Tannenberg even though 13,000 of their men were killed. Russians surrounded the enemy's territory with their railroad system before the Tannenberg's commander could see what was happening.

Zeppelins

1914

The first zeppelins appeared on the east coast.

Francis Ferdinand assassinated at Sarajevo

Jun 28, 1914

The assassination of Francis Ferdinand was the cause of World War 1 when a member of Young Bosnia killed him and his wife.

Kaiser William II promised German support for Austria against Serbia

Jul 5, 1914

He promised to be Austria's ally in the war against Serbia.

Germany declares war on Russia

Aug 1, 1914

Two European powers declare war on each other resulting in the death of 20 million soldiers.

Germany declares war with France and invades Belgium

Aug 3, 1914

Two days after Germany declares war with Austria, Germany decides to also declare war on France & invade Belgium.

Britain declares war on Germany

Aug 4, 1914

The day after Germany declares war with Austria, France, & invades Belgium Britain decides to declare war with Germany.

Japan declares war on Germany

Aug 13, 1914

Japan wanted to go against Germany with an alliance from Britain.

Britain and France declare war on Turkey

Sep 5, 1914

Britain and France are allies with Russia and they attacked Turkey because Turkey helped Germany attack Russia.

Turkey

Oct 29, 1914

Turkey entered the war and was an ally to the Russian bombardment.

zeppelin bombing

1915

zeppelin bombs were dropped on yarmouth.

Second war of Ypres

Apr 2, 1915

Poisons gas was used for the first time in this battle.

Italy

May 25, 1915

Italy entered the war with the allies.

Romania enters war

1916

Romania enters war in april of 1916