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The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The assassination of Franz Ferdinand was my first event because it was the spark to WWI. There were many tensions rising in Europe, but no action was taken until the assassination. I felt it was the first most significant event, because of the later events that were in response to the assassination. -
Austria Declares War on Serbia
In response to the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia and blamed them for killing their Archduke. I picked this as one of my Most significant because this was the first declared war on a country in WWI. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/austria-hungary-declares-war-on-serbia -
Britain Ultimatum
At unrest due to Germany's attack on Belgium, Britain gave Germany until 12 am midnight to remove troops from Belgium. Germany did not comply, which causes Great Britain to declare war on Germany. -
Germany Invades Belgium
This was the first physical invasion of world war one. Germany came into Belgium and destroyed everything in sight and took over. After the battle, Germany now had access for troops to stay in the country, which was uneasy for Britain to handle. This was the first bloody battle of World War 1. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/austria-hungary-declares-war-on-serbia -
Austria Declares War on Russia
Austria gets involved in World War 1 after declaring war on Russia with Germany's full support. Russia was blamed for the assassination. -
Britain and France declare war on Austria
After Austria-Hungary goes after Russia, Britain and France counterstrike by declaring war on Austria. -
Japan declares war on Germany
Japan declares war on Germany for the invasion of Belgium, which is Japans first action into World War 1. -
Russia declared war on Turkey
Russia was declared war on by Hungary with German support, and Turkey was under Axis rule, so Russia declares war on Turkey. -
Britain and France declare war on the Ottoman Empire
Britain and France once again team up and declare war on the same day towards the Ottomans. The backbone of the Allies started with those two countries and they stuck together very well. -
Britain and France declare war on Turkey
Shortly after Russia and Japan declared war on Turkey, Britain and France joined the party and declared war on Turkey as well. -
First Zeppelin bombing
Germans use huge Zeppelin aircraft to bomb strike Great Britain, which was the first time Germany whipped out the Zeppelin for war purposes. -
Germans use tear gas
Germany uses it's technology and powerful military and launches an attack using mustard poison gas which was the first of its kind. Soldiers on both sides would be required to wear gas masks to counter the effects of the mustard gas. -
Lusitania torpedoed
The beautiful ocean liner owned by Britain was torpedoed by German U-boats, destroying the rig all together. After the ship was sunk, America stepped into action to save the day. -
Battle of Verdun Begins
The Battle of Verdun was France vs Germany. It was a crucial must-win for France, but they suffered a gruesome defeat and it cost them 700,000 men. -
Tsar Nicholas II takes over Russia
With Russia's government at a scramble, Nicholas II walks into the Capital building and declared himself Tsar and organized and created the powerhouse that we know today as Russia. -
United States gets involved in War
Woodrow Wilson declares war on Germany after seeing Germany slowly demolish all of Asia and Europe. The Lusitania was the breaking point and a cry for help to get America into war. -
Germany makes peace with Russia
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Battle of Cambrai
Alas, a Victory for the allied powers. Germany was weakened and took a major blow to the chest after the gruesome defeat at Cambrai. The war was almost over and, Germany was almost taken down. -
Battle of Vittorio Veneto
The Italians won and had the last laugh for it was the last battle. The war was over, and all that was left was the paperwork. -
War ended
An armistice was signed by both the Allies and Germany, and that ended the war. Germany was completely embarrassed and had to pay dearly.
