World War 1 Main/Major Events

Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand Assassinated

Jun 28, 1914

World War I start and end

Period: Jun 28, 1914 to Jun 28, 1919

Austria Hungary declares war on Serbia which mobilizes Russia

Jul 28, 1914

This started the war and set everything in action. Austria Hungary declared war on Serbia but, Russia had a treaty with Serbia to help Serbia in need of help. So Austria Hungary unknowillingly declared war on both Serbia and Russia.

Battle of Tsingtao

Aug 27, 1914

British and Japenese forces capture a German controlled port in Tsingtao China. This was significant as it took away an area that the Germans got their supplies from.

First Recognised as Chemists War

Jan 31, 1915

First time recognised of posinous Gas at Bolimov on the VIstula Front. This is the start of the many more different gasses that will come along to kill or wound several soldiers in all sides.

More Wars

Oct 19, 1915

Italy and Russia declare war on Bulgaria. They were the 3rd and 4th country to declare war on Bulgaria within a week so Bulgaria was about to be taken quickly by the Allied Powers.

Italy Declares War on Italy

Aug 27, 1916

This set Italy commpletely into the allied powers. This also meant that there was another country going agaisnt Germany so therefore they had several they were trying to fight agaisnt so things started to look down for them.

America joins the Allied Powers

Apr 6, 1917

This was an important feat because at that time the allied powers were starting to get their butts kicked and if America hadn't stepped in the Axis Powers would have surely won.

Russia Removes itself from the war due the Royal Tsar and his family being shot.

Jul 17, 1918

This was the end of a Royal family in Russia. It was also the start of Revolutionary War in Russia. Therefore they had to get out of the World War for self preservation of their country. They also had larger mysteries to solve in their country like where was Anastia. On of the daughters of the Tsar but was not found with the dead family.

Germany evacuates Belgium

Nov 27, 1918

This is a sign that the war is dwindling down. This is also a sign that this will be the end of the wars that had went on for several years and that peace might be achieved.

Treaty of Versailles Signed

Jun 28, 1919