World War 1 timeline

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  • Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated. He was heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne. Austria-Hungary accused the government of supporting terrorism

    Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated. He was heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne. Austria-Hungary accused the government of supporting terrorism

    The Road to War
    Origins of World War I
    War Begins
  • Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia The assassination of Franz Ferdinand caused this war to breakout because Austria and Hungary thought that Serbia's government promoted the assassination.

    Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia The assassination of Franz Ferdinand caused this war to breakout because Austria and Hungary thought that Serbia's government promoted the assassination.

    The Road to War
    Origins of World War I
    War Begins
  • Russia mobilizes its armed forces. Reacting to the Austrian attack on Serbia, Russia begins full mobilization of its troops. Germany demands that it stop.

    Russia mobilizes its armed forces. Reacting to the Austrian attack on Serbia, Russia begins full mobilization of its troops. Germany demands that it stop.

    The Road to War
    Origins of World War I
    War Begins
  • Germany declares war on Russia

    Germany declares war on Russia

    The Road to War
    Origins of World War I
    War Begins

  • Great Britan declares war on Germany

    The Road to War
    Orgin of World War 1
    War begins and the illustration
  • The battle of Marne happened because the french and British troops hated the German advance. The battle ended in a stalemate which lasted 3 grueling years.

    The battle of Marne happened because the french and British troops hated the German advance. The battle ended in a stalemate which lasted 3 grueling years.

    The road to War
    The deadliest War
    War Begins
  • The battle of Verdun The battle was between Germany and France. This battle was one of the largest and longest battles fought in World War one

    The battle of Verdun The battle was between Germany and France. This battle was one of the largest and longest battles fought in World War one

    The Road to War
    Origins of World War I
    War Begins
  • Tsar Nicholas II is overthrown. The last obstacle removed from U.S. joining the war

    Tsar Nicholas II is overthrown. The last obstacle removed from U.S. joining the war

    The Road to War
    Entering the War
    Russian Revolution
  • Wilson asks congress to declare war on Central powers. Wilson goal from declaring war he said, was to fight.

    Wilson asks congress to declare war on Central powers. Wilson goal from declaring war he said, was to fight.

    The Road to War
    Entering the War
    Declaring War
  • German leaders decided to seek an Armistice that allows peace talks to begin

    German leaders decided to seek an Armistice that allows peace talks to begin

    Americans at War
    The Armistice
    The Harsh Armistice
  • Bolsheviks seized the Government led by Vladimir Lenin (Russian Dictator). Led to a road of Communism.

    Bolsheviks seized the Government led by Vladimir Lenin (Russian Dictator). Led to a road of Communism.

    Americans at War
    Setbacks and Advances
    Russia Makes Peace
  • Germany released a chain of daring attacks to defeat the Allies quickly and bring peace to Germany. They called the attacks "peace offensive".

    Germany released a chain of daring attacks to defeat the Allies quickly and bring peace to Germany. They called the attacks "peace offensive".

    Americans at war
    Setback and Advances
    Germany attacks
  • The Battle of Belleau wood Was part of the allied drive east away from an axis from Amiens to Paris.

    The Battle of Belleau wood Was part of the allied drive east away from an axis from Amiens to Paris.

    America At War
    Setbacks and Advances
    Turning the Tide
  • The Battle of Chateau-Thierry took place on the Marne river less than 50 miles away from parris.

    The Battle of Chateau-Thierry took place on the Marne river less than 50 miles away from parris.

    Americans Push Forward
    Setbacks and Advances
    Turning the Tide
  • Treaty was signed and war ended. Many peoples lives were spared and thousands of people stopped dying.

    Treaty was signed and war ended. Many peoples lives were spared and thousands of people stopped dying.

    Americans at War
    The Armistice
    War’s Deadly Toll