World War 1 timeline

By Laulora
  • assassination of the Archduke

    assassination of the Archduke
    Chose this because it is what first started the world war 1
  • The United Kingdom declares war on Germany, after Germany invades Belgium.

    The United Kingdom declares war on Germany, after Germany invades Belgium.
    Chose this because it was another reason that world war 1 would start.
  • Battle of Ypres begins.

    Battle of Ypres begins.
    Allied and German forces begin the first of what would be three battles to control the city
  • Germany declares a "war zone" around Great Britain, essentially effecting a submarine blockade where even neutral merchant vessels were to be potential targets.February 19 - The Dardanelles Campaign begins

    Germany declares a "war zone" around Great Britain, essentially effecting a submarine blockade where even neutral merchant vessels were to be potential targets.February 19 - The Dardanelles Campaign begins
    proclaiming the North Sea a war zone, in which all merchant ships, including those from neutral countries, were liable to be sunk without warning.
  • The Battle of Gallipoli begins

     The Battle of Gallipoli begins
    Campaign, was an unsuccessful attempt by the Allied Powers to control the sea route from Europe to Russia during World War I.
  • The United States declares war on Germany

    The United States declares war on Germany
    President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress for a declaration of war against Germany.
  • U.S. President Woodrow Wilson issues his Fourteen Points to peace

    U.S. President Woodrow Wilson issues his Fourteen Points to peace
    in which he outlined what was to become known as his "Fourteen Points".
  • Germany launches the Spring Offensive.

     Germany launches the Spring Offensive.
    The Spring Offensive was Germany’s attempt to end World War One.
  • The Second Battle of the Marne begins

     The Second Battle of the Marne begins
    the Marne River in the Champagne region of France, the Germans begin what would be their final offensive push of World War I
  • Treaty of Versailles

     Treaty of Versailles
    was one of the peace treaties at the end of World War I.