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The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Gavrilo Princip, a 18 year old, had shot and killed Archduke. After the assassination Austria-Hungry and Serbia went to war. Soon enough all the countries were involved. -
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WW1
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Russia Mobilization
The Russia Mobilization is one of the causes of the War. Russia did not want to seem weak and vulnerable to the European countries, after facing defeat in the Franco Prussia War.Germany had declared war on France and Russia decided to help France and defeat Germany. -
Germany Attacks
The Germans were the first to use gas in the war. They shot shells full of gas at the Allied lines. The French lines almost collapsed, but the Germans were able to take advances of the breach. -
Submarines are limited in Germany
Kasier Wilhelm limited submarines. This was an attempt to keep United States out of the war, but it severely hampers German efforts to prevent American supplies from France and Britain. -
First Tanks
The first ever tanks used in battle were employed by the British. It was first used on the battlefield, many broke down and a third succeeded.It helped the solders get to where they wanted to get faster then if they were on foot. -
Zimmerman Telegram
The British technology invented the Zimmerman Telegram, it was named after a German person. The telegram was sent anticipation. Americans opinion of Germany was galvanized once and for all because of the Zimmerman Telegram. -
Selective Service Act
The Selective Service Act was passed by the congress. The bill was signed into law when the President had no other options. -
Peace between Germany and Russia
The new Governor and the Germans signed a peace treaty. Germany gets a lot of land. The treaty allows the German solders to move to the western front, this was a problem for Britain, America and the France. -
Battle of St. Mihil
300,000 American troops flinged themselves into the German lines, under direct command. 13,300 prisoners had been taken. -
Wilhelm Abdicates
Wilhelm abdicates, ending all German hope for victory. He slips over the Netherlands border and lives there for the rest of his life, writing about h=what had happened.
