World War 1 Timeline

Gavrilo Princip Arrested

Jun 28, 1914

Gavrilo Princip arrested for assassination of Archduke and Archduchess of Austria-Hungary

Assassination of Archduke and Archduchess

Jun 28, 1914

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Duchess Sophie of Austria during their visit to Sarajevo by Serbian member of the Black Hand, Gavril Princip

World War 1

Period: Jun 28, 1914 to Nov 11, 1918

Austria-Hungary blames Serbia

Jul 5, 1914

Austria-Hungary blames Serbia as a country for the death of the Archduke and Archduchess

Austria-Hungary sends an ultimatum to Serbia.

Jul 23, 1914

Austria-Hungary sends an ultimatum to Serbia and the Serbians response was not satisfactory.

Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia

Jul 28, 1914

Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia and Russia starts mobilizing

Germany warns Russia to stop mobilizing.

Jul 31, 1914

Germany warns Russia to stop mobilizing. Russia says mobilization is against Austria-Hungary only.

Germany declares war on Russia.

Aug 1, 1914

SInce Russia doesn't stop mobilizing against Austria-Hungary, Germany then decides to declare war on Russia

Germany declares war on France and Belgium

Aug 3, 1914

Britain declares war on Germany

Aug 4, 1914

As the Germany army were travelling to France to start the war they had to go through Belgium to get to France. Belgium, being a neutral country wanted no part in this war and had signed a treaty with Britain that if they were to get invaded that Britain would back them up. Once German troops stepped foot in Belgium, Britain was off to war against Germany and since Canada was under the control of the British empire, they were also going to war

France and U.K declare war on Ottoman Empire

Nov 5, 1914

France and the United Kingdom declare war on Ottoman Empire.

First Battle of Ypres

Oct 19, 1915

Canadian Troops survived the Battle of Ypres even though the tactic of toxic gas was used against them by the Germans. The way they prevented this was to urinate on their rags and cover their faces with it.

U.S declares war on Germany

Apr 6, 1917

United States declares war on Germany

Canada Victorious

Apr 9, 1917

Canada deemed victorious in the battle of Vimy Ridge

Battle of Passchendaele

Oct 10, 1917

The battle of Passchendaele, also known as the third battle of Ypres was taking place in Passendale, Belgium fought by the British and their allies against the German Empire.

The Ottoman Empire signs the Armistice of Mudros.

Oct 30, 1918

The Ottomans with their armies being destroyed in the field agreed to an armistice on Mudros, endng the fighting.

Austria-Hungary signs the armistice with Italy

Nov 4, 1918

Austria-Hungary signs the armistice with Italy meaning Austria-Hungary stops the fighting against Italy and other allied forces

Germany signs the Armistice of Compiègne

Nov 11, 1918

Germany signs the Armistice of Compiègne which ends all fighting at 11 a.m and World War 1 is finally over.