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Start of World War 1
Austria-Hungry declares war on Serbia a month after the assasination of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand and his wife. In the month between the assasination and the decleration of war, Austria-Hungry spent their time making sure they had the backing of Germany, which gave Serbia time to get the backing of Russia. -
ANZAC's land in Gallipoli
As Australia's and New Zeland's 'duty' as members of the British Commonwealth, they were sent to Cape Tepe to secure the beachfront for other ANZACs but landed two kilometers north of Cape Tepe, landing on what is know known as ANZAC Cove. The landing played right into the Turkish Army's plan as they were positioned in perfect view of the ANZACs. The aim for the ANZACs on day one was to take over Sari Bair (the mountain rangers where they landed) but made little headway. -
The sinking of the Lusitania
The British ocean liner RMS Lusitania, famous for its comfortable rooms and speed capability, mainly passed people and goods across the Atlantic Ocean between the United States and Great Britain. On May 1, 1915,The ship was identified and torpedoed by a German boat and sank in 20 minutes. The vessel went down 18 km off Kinsale Ireland, killing 1,198 and leaving 761 survivors. -
The Start of the Battle of Somme
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British make push on German lines Again
The British make another push on the German lines, this time with a new weapon, the tank. The machienes made little impact but somewhat helped with capturing of Flers. The allies also took Courcelette and the region around High Wood -
End of the Battle of the Somme
As Autumn fell, the battle became increasing tougher due to the muddy fields in Somme. It also became harder to get supplies in. The Germans had also began winning the Battle of Verdun, so little use was the Germans in Somme. -
Signing of the Treaty of Versailles
The treaty was the peace settlement signed by the Germans and the Allies. The treaty was signed at the Versailles Palace near Paris, hence the name. many wanted the Germans, 'smashed' but others were more cautious in letting the Germans sign.
