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The Franco-Prussia War
The Franco-Prussia war lasted from 1870-1871, it was a humiliating defeat for the French. However the Franco-Prussia led to the creation of a powerfull German Empire -
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World War 1
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Triple Entente
Wilhem ll helped create an alliance between France and Russia that become the basis for the future Triple Entente -
Death Of Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria dies, King Geroge V takes over. This kind would lead Great Britain through the war -
The Entente Cordiale
An agreement was made to promote friendship and understanding between the countries Britain and France -
The Russo-Japenese war
Russo-Japenese rivalry over Manchuria and Korea reached ikts height with teh Russo-Japanese War.The outcoem o fthe war, was a major blow for the Russians, who lost almost teh entire Baltic and pacific fleet. The defeat provoked a political crisis, that led to the Russian Revolution of 1905 -
Triple Entente Formed
Russia decided to join Great Britain and France forming waht was the major contirbuting factor of World War 1, in teh fear of Germany's rising power. -
The Anglo-Russian Agreement
Great Britain and Russia decided to leave Persia alone as a nuetral country -
Austria-Hungary apend Bosnia
Austria- Hungary annexes Bosnia, whic was already under the power of the Ottaman Empire -
Turkish-Italian War
Another common name is the Tripolitan War. This war consisted fo the Ottaman Turks fighting against teh Italians -
The First Balkan War
This was teh war between teh countries Turkey, Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria and Montenegro. This war had devestating impacts on Turkey, as Turkey did not only lose teh war but also lost all of it's european 'possessions'. -
Anglo- French Naval agreement
This agreement assured the French of Britains protections on it's coastlines from the German attack. In return, the French offered to protect the Suez canal -
Woodrow Wilson as President
Woodrwo Wilson confiemed as U.S president. He was the presisdent who would lead the United States through the war. -
The Secong Balkan War
Bulgaria demanded more territory, so theu decided to fight with their allies to get it. Romania got Bulgarian capitol, Sofia. Bulgaria lost Adrainpole to turkey. -
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary assassinated in Sarajevo by a Serbian activist -
Germany declared war on Russia
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Germany Declared war on France. Germany invaded Belgium
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United Kingdom Announcement
Just after Germany invades Beldium, United Kingdom announces that it declares war on Germany. -
Austria-Hungary and Serbia Announcement
Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia and Serbia announces that it declares war on Germany. -
Woodrow Wilson Announcement
U.S. Presisdent Woodrow Wilson announces that the U.S. will remain neutral in the war. -
The Battle of Tannenberg begins
This was a crucial obligation between the Russian Empire and the German Empire. It was fought by the Russian first and second armies against the German eighth army. -
The First Battle of the Marne Begins
The first battle of the Marne symbolized the end of teh German sweep into France and the beginning of the trench warfare that was to define World War 1. -
The First Battle of the Ypres Begins
In total there were three battles of Ypres. In the first battle, the germans were stoped on their march to teh sea, but the allied forces were then surrounded on three sides. -
The Uniteed Kingdom Blockade
The United Kingdon announces that the north sea ia a military area, effectively created a blockade of goods into Germany -
Christmas Truce
The unofficial christmastruce is declared -
'War Zone'
Germany announces a 'war zone' around Great Britain, essentially targeting a submarine blockade where even neutral merchant vessela were in potential danger. -
The Dardanelles Campaign Begins
The Dardanelles Campaign was when the British and the French launched an ill-fated marine attack on Turkish Forces. -
The Second Battel of the Ypres Begins.
The Second Battel of the Ypres begins introducing the usage of poison gas as a weapon. -
The Battle of Gallipoli Begins
This was an successful attempt by the allied powers to control the sea route from Europe to Russia during World War 1. -
RMS Lusitania is Sunk
The British ocean liner RMS Lusitania is Sunk by German U-boat. U-20 -
Trar Nicholas ll
All Russian armies are taken in personal control by Trar Nicholas ll. -
The Battle of Verdun Begins
The Battle of Verdun was teh longest battle of World War 1 and was one of teh bloodiest -
The Battle of Jutland, the major naval battle begins
The Battle of Jutland took plave between the British grand fleet and the German high seas fleet. -
The Battle of Somme Begins
The Battle of the Somme was the frist battle to introduce tanks. -
Germany's Secret Message
Germany sends teh secret Zimmerman Telegram to Mexico, in order to persuade them to support them in the war.However teh British intercept and decode teh coded messege -
Tsar Nichollas ll Steps Down
Russian Tsasr Nichollas ll relinquishes from his position as the personal controller of the russian army. -
United States Announcement
The United States announces its declaration of war on Germany. -
The Third Battle of the Ypres Begins
Also known as The Battle of Passchendael. In the thrid battle, teh British were intially successful in breaking through the left wing of the german lines. -
Russian government overthrown
The Russian government is overthrown by the Bolsheviks during the 1917 Russian Revolution. -
Russian Governemnt and the central powers goes into effect
The armistice agreed upon between the new Russian government and teh central powers goes into effect. -
Fourteen Points to Peace
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson Publishes his Fourteen Points to Peace. -
Treaty of Brest Litvosk
Russia signs the Treaty of Brest Litvosk, which is a peace treaty between Russia and the central powers. -
The Spring Offensive
Germany launches teh spring offensive. The spring offensive was Germany's attempt to end World War 1. -
The second Battle of the Marne
The last major German offensive of teh first world war, the second battle of teh marne developed into a significant allied victory. -
Kasier Wilhelm ll Abdicates and Flees Germany
wilhelm ll was the last German Emperor and teh king of Prussia, whose aggressive policies helped to bring about World War 1. -
FIGHTING ENDS!!!
Germany signs teh armistice at compiégne, France. Fighting ends on the 11 hour of the 11 day of the 11 month -
Communists Start to uprise in Berlin
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After the Rvolt by Commmunists is crushed, Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg, two German socialist rebels are mudered
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Peace Negotiations Begin in Paris
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Principle of a league of nations is accepted by peace conference
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German National Assenbly Meets in Weimar
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Draft Covenant of league of Nations is completed
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President Wilson arrives in Boston aboard teh George Washington
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Founding of Comintern at Moscow
This was an organization estrablised to unite, coordinate, and lead communists activities worldwide. -
Admiral Kolchak Begins his offensive
Admiral Kolchak Begins his offensive against Bolsheviks in the Russian Civil War. -
Wilson Returns to Paris after a Month's Absence
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Wilson Becomes sick with Influenza
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The Allies Avacuate Odessa
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Support on the Peace Settlement
Wilson, wanting support on the peace settlement, appeals directly to the Italians in order to gain their support. -
The Italian Premier, Orlando walks out of peace Conference over the fiume issue
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The League of Ntaions is Founded
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German Colonies are disposed of by the peace conference
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Draft of the Treaty of Versailles is submitted to teh German delegation
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The Treaty of Versailles is signed
The Treaty of Versailles is signed between the Allies and Germany in teh hall of mirrors of Versailles, offically ending World War 1. The Treaty was very harsh on Germany Forcing it to accept full responsibility for the war and pay reparation, give up territories and reduce the army size to just 100,000 men. -
The Cenotaph is unveiled in london.
It was a small part of the peace day events. The Cenotaph was designed and built by Edwin Lutyes at the request of the then Prime Minister Lloyd George. -
The peace Treaty of St Germain-en-laye is signed between the allies and Austria
