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World War I

By HunterRaeHodges

  • Great Britain declares war on Germany.

    The UK declares war on Germany for violation of Belgium's neutrality.
  • Franz Ferdinand assassinated

    Franz Ferdinand assassinated

    Austria-Hungary's archduke is assasinated while visiting Serbia by G. Princip

  • Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia

    Austria Hungary declares war on Serbia for killing Franz Ferdinand. Russia mobilizes.
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    World War I

  • Germany declares war on Russia

  • Germany declares war on France

  • Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia and Serbia declares war on Germany.

  • Britain's 'Lusitania' sunk by German U-boat

    Britain's 'Lusitania' sunk by German U-boat

  • Battle of Verdun begins

    longest and bloodiest battle in WWI

  • Tanks introduced

    Tanks are brought into the war during the Battle of Somme
  • Zimmerman Note

    Zimmerman Note

    Germany sends the Zimmerman Note to Mexico in an effort to entice Mexico to join the war. In return, they would get New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona back.

  • USA declares war on Germany

  • The Bolsheviks overthrow Russian Government

    The Bolsheviks overthrow Russian Government

    Led by Vladimir Lenin.

  • The armistice is signes

  • The Treaty of Versailles

    The Treaty of Versailles

    officially ended WWI