World War I - European Timeline - J. MacCormack

The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand

Jun 28, 1914

Ferdinand was assassinated by Gabrielle Pricip, which was the spark that led to WWI.

Germany's support for Austria-Hungary

Jul 5, 1914

Kaiser William promises Austria support for against Serbia.

World War I Begins

Jul 28, 1914

On July 28, 1914, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, and since Russia, France, and Great Britain had an alliance with Serbia, they had to join the war as well.

Germany declares war on Russia

Aug 1, 1914

Germany declares war on France

Aug 3, 1914

Great Britain declares war on Germany

Aug 4, 1914

Canada follows suit after Great Britain declared war on Germany

Aug 4, 1914

Canada declared war on Germany

Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia

Aug 6, 1914

(Austria-Hungary flag)

Serbia declares war on Germany

Aug 6, 1914