World War 1 Timeline

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    World War 1

  • 1882- Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy formed the Triple Alliance

    1882- Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy formed the Triple Alliance
    1882- Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy formed the Triple Alliance
  • 1891- The Russian Empire and France form their own alliance after the Triple Alliance is formed.

    1891- The Russian Empire and France form their own alliance after the Triple Alliance is formed.
    1891- The Russian Empire and France form their own alliance after the Triple Alliance is formed.
  • 1898- Germany builds up its navy to become stronger than the British Navy.

    1898- Germany builds up its navy to become stronger than the British Navy.
    1898- Germany builds up its navy to become stronger than the British Navy.
  • 1907- Britain creates an Alliance with Russia.

    1907- Britain creates an Alliance with Russia.
    August, 1907- Britain creates an Alliance with Russia.
  • Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was killed by Gavrilo Princip

    Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was killed by Gavrilo Princip
    June 28th, 1914- Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was killed by Gavrilo Princip
  • Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia

    Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia
    July 28th, 1914- Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia
  • Germany declares war on Russia

    Germany declares war on Russia
    August 1st, 1914- Germany declares war on Russia
  • Germany declares war on France

    Germany declares war on France
    August 3rd, 1914- Germany declares war on France
  • United Kingdom delcares war on Germany

    United Kingdom delcares war on Germany
    The United Kingdom delcared war on Germany after the German Army invaded Belgium
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