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Alvin C. York's Timeline
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World War 1 begins
This is the day World War 1 begins. The cause of the war was due to the assassination of the Archduke and his wife. -
First War
Due to the assassination Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia. -
Chain of Wars
As Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, a chain of wars begin. Germany declares war on France, Russia, and Belgium. And Britain declares war on Germany and much more wars began. -
First Battle Begins
The first battle of Marne begins. Germany advances into France, almost reaching Paris. -
Ottoman Empire
Britain and France declare war on the Ottoman Empire. -
Battle of Verdun
The battle of Verdun begins. This lasts 10 months and causes over 700,000 casualties. -
Battle of Somme
The first battle of Somme begins, This is Britain's bloodiest day in military history. -
America Joins
The U.S. joins the war. They declare war on Germany. -
York
York registered for the Draft -
York
York was drafted. -
Britain's Tanks
Britain brings out their first use of large-scale tanks. -
York's medal of honor
York wins the medal of honor. -
World War 1 Ends
This day, all nations agreed to stop fighting and Germany surrendered. -
York returns
York returns home from the army. -
Yorks married
York gets married.
