World War 1

  • Battle of masurian lakes

    Battle of masurian lakes

    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

    Battle of Tannenberg

    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

    Zeppelins

    The first zeppelins appeared on the east coast.
  • Francis Ferdinand assassinated at Sarajevo

    Francis Ferdinand assassinated at Sarajevo

    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

    Kaiser William II promised German support for Austria against Serbia

    He promised to be Austria's ally in the war against Serbia.
  • Germany declares war on Russia

    Germany declares war on Russia

    Two European powers declare war on each other resulting in the death of 20 million soldiers.
  • Germany declares war with France and invades Belgium

    Germany declares war with France and invades Belgium

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

    Britain declares war on Germany

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

    Japan declares war on Germany

    Japan wanted to go against Germany with an alliance from Britain.
  • Britain and France declare war on Turkey

    Britain and France declare war on Turkey

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

    Turkey

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

    zeppelin bombing

    zeppelin bombs were dropped on yarmouth.
  • Second war of Ypres

    Second war of Ypres

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

    Italy

    Italy entered the war with the allies.
  • Romania enters war

    Romania enters war

    Romania enters war in april of 1916