World War 1 Timeline

By SalilLMA
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  • Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo

    Historical Pespective: Tensions were running high between the Austria-Hungarian empire and the Serbs for months now and this cemented the start of a change for both nations. It caused Serbia and Austria-Hungary to go to war (eventually). Historical Significance: This event was the first domino that fell to begin World War 1. Many believe it was the event that caused World War 1 to come to fruition.
  • Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia after ultimatum fails to work

    Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia after ultimatum fails to work

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  • Germany declares war on France.

    Germany declares war on France.

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  • Germany exectures Schlieffen Plan, Belgium denies entry and UK declares war on Germany.

    Germany exectures Schlieffen Plan, Belgium denies entry and UK declares war on Germany.

  • First Battle of Marne, German advance on Paris halted. Official failure of Schlieffen Plan.

    First Battle of Marne, German advance on Paris halted. Official failure of Schlieffen Plan.

  • First Battle of Ypres, Germans defeated,ends the race to the sea.

    First Battle of Ypres, Germans defeated,ends the race to the sea.

  • Gallipoli campaign begins by the French and British navy.

    Gallipoli campaign begins by the French and British navy.

  • Second Battle of Ypres ends in a stalemate, first use of poison gas by Germans in the battle.

    Second Battle of Ypres ends in a stalemate, first use of poison gas by Germans in the battle.

  • Serbia is invaded by Germany, Austria-Hungary and Bulgaria

    Serbia is invaded by Germany, Austria-Hungary and Bulgaria

  • Douglas Haig becomes new leader of British forces.

    Douglas Haig becomes new leader of British forces.

  • Gallipoli campaign ends, Allies defeated.

    Gallipoli campaign ends, Allies defeated.

  • Conscription introduced for Britain with the Military Service Act

    Conscription introduced for Britain with the Military Service Act

  • Battle of the Somme begins

    Battle of the Somme begins

  • Canadians take back Vimy Ridge

    Canadians take back Vimy Ridge

  • Battle of Passchendaele ends in a stalemate

    Battle of Passchendaele ends in a stalemate

  • Hundred Days Offensive (Until November 11th that year)

    Hundred Days Offensive (Until November 11th that year)

  • Germany signs the Armistice of Compiègne, war is unofficially over.

    Germany signs the Armistice of Compiègne, war is unofficially over.

    Historical Significance: The fighting from the Germans had finished, and all of the actors had stopped fighting. Techinically the war was over, just nothing was signed at the time. Historical Perspective: Everyone was relieved that the fighting was ended, and that soldiers could return home.

  • Official ending of World War 1, meeting of League of Nations in London

    Historical Significance: Ended the greatest war the world had seen until then. Peace had finally been reached (atleast politically). Historical Perspective: Many people were angry over how long the war had taken, but most were glad that it was over.