World War 1 Timeline

By mallory2017

  • Christmas Truce Along Western Front

    British and German Soldiers used crossed trenches to be able to exchange gifts and to talk to one another before Christmas.

  • Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

    Ferdinand was not liked by most historians and was shot to death. His wife Sopie also died while being shot in the abdomen

  • Schlieffen Plan

    It was an operational plan to attack France but it also caused war on Germany. It was also a name given after World War 1 was over.

  • Sinking Of Lusitania

    The ship won the blue ribbon for being one of the fastest ships in U.S History. It was used for government uses and war.

  • Sussex Pledge

    The Sussex Pledge was a promise that was made to the United States by Germany by the continuance of World War 1. Germany allowed submarines and attacked without warning.

  • Germans Introduce Poison Gas

    German soldiers use poisonous gases that killed over 1,000 soldiers. France and Britain had to develop gas masks to prevent any more death and destruction.

  • Battle Of Verdun

    The Battle of Verdun was one of the most largest wars fought between Germany and the French. Millons of soldiers died during these wars.

  • Zimmerman Telegram

    A message about the war between the United States and Germany

  • President Woodrow Wilson Asking For Declaration Of War

    Congress sends U.S military troops to declare war on Germany. Wilson raised the toll of soldiers by doing programs to defeat Germany.

  • Selective Service Act Became Law

    Federal Government was told to raise a national army for the United States before World War 1 begins.

  • Trench Warefare Began

    Trench warefares were used to prevent enemies from coming into their countries.

  • Genral John J. Pershing Became AEF Leader

    General John Pershing was the leader who led American Expiditionary Forces to victory over Germany after World War 1 ended.

  • Battle Of Argonne Forest

    It played a major role in World War 1 and was one of the most deadilest wars ever fought in U.S History. Over 26,000 soldiers died and is one of the wars that has been forgotten.

  • World War 1 Ended

    Germany surrendered to the United States in November 1918 and signed the Treaty Of Versailles.

  • Committee On Public Information Found

    It was an independent agency regardaring American participation in World War 1