World War I By Breeee10 Jun 28, 1914 Assassination of the Archduke Ferdinand Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand Aug 1, 1914 Germany Declares War on Russia Germany Declares War on Russia Aug 3, 1914 Germany Declares War on France Germany Declares War on France Period: Sep 6, 1914 to Sep 10, 1914 First Battle of the Marne Battle of the Marn Dec 11, 1914 Germany Declares War on US Germany Declares War on US Period: Feb 19, 1915 to Jan 9, 1916 Battle of Gallipoli Gallipoli Battle May 7, 1915 The Lusitania was sunk The Lusitania was sunk Dec 7, 1915 The Soldiers declared their Unofficial Truce The Soldiers declared their Unofficial Truce Period: Feb 21, 1916 to Dec 18, 1916 Battle of Verdun Battle of Verdun Period: May 31, 1916 to Jun 1, 1916 Battle Of Jutland Battle of Jutland Period: Jul 1, 1916 to Nov 18, 1916 Battle of the Somme Battle of the Somme Nov 11, 1918 Entry about Armistice Day Entry about Armistice Day Jun 28, 1919 Treaty of Versailles {Treaty of Versailles}(http://en.chateauversailles.fr/discover/history/key-dates/treaty-versailles-1919)