World War 1 By Alexus Bowlin Jun 28, 1914 Archduke Franz Ferdinand got killed Jun 28, 1914 The first World war began Period: Jun 28, 1914 to Nov 11, 1918 Wolrd War 1 Aug 3, 1914 Germany declares war on France Feb 1, 1916 battle of Verdan begins Dec 15, 1916 French complete capture of ground Apr 6, 1917 United State enters war Oct 23, 1917 American troops in France fire their first shot Mar 3, 1918 World War l ended Nov 1, 1918 Americans breaksthrough german defences Nov 11, 1918 On the 11th day of the 11th month of the 11the year On the 11th day of the 11th month of the 11the year the armistice is signed effectively to halting the war