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Sinking Of The Lusitania
On May 7, 1915, a German U-boat sunk the RMS Lusitania. Over 1,000 people died, 120 US passengers were included in the attack. The US sent out a warning towards Germany. -
Germany’s unrestricted submarine warfare campaign
In February 1st, 1917, Germany's policy of unrestricted submarine warfare continues. Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare started first in 1915, attacking many merchant ships. Another warning was sent out by the US but Germany didn't stop. -
USA Declares War Against Germany
President Woodrow Wilson Requested declaration of war on Germany because Germany refused to stop unrestricted submarine warfare. This is also attempted to get Mexico to form an alliance against The U.S. -
Battle of Caporetto
In October 24th, 1917, a combination consisting of German and Austro-Hungarian scored a devastating victory well known in World War I. They destroyed the Italian line that was along the Isonzo River. This battle was also known as the Twelfth Battle of the Isonzo. -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
March 3rd, 1918, in the city of Brest-Litovsk, Russia has signed a treaty with the Central Powers. This ended the participation in World War I. -
Second Battle of the Marne
On July 15th, 1918, near the Marne River, the Germans were about to begin their final offensive force of World War I. This battle ended a few days later being a huge victory for the Allies. -
German sailors begin to mutiny
Around October 4th, some German sailors refused to obey orders to launch one last attack on Britain. Near the end of October 1918, Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Ottoman Empire already considered reaching an armistice with the Allies. -
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was signed to officially end World War I. The Allies wrote the majority of it with barely any participation by Germany. The treaty had 15 parts and 440 articles.
