-
Triple Alliance is Formed
In 1882, Otto von Bismarck formed a triple alliance with Austria-Hungary and Italy. -
Germany and Russia form an Alliance
In 1887, Germany and Russia create an alliance together. Germany did not want France to have the ability to ally with any countries. -
Kaiser Wilhelm II changes Foreign Policy
In 1890, Kaiser Wilhelm II changed the foreign policy, which caused Otto von Bismarck to resign. This showed everyone how powerful Germany became, which made them intimidating to all other countries. -
Wilhelm ends the alliance with Russia
In 1890, Kaiser Wilhelm II ends the alliance between Germany and Russia. Russia then forms an alliance with France. -
Britain forms alliance with France
In 1904, because Germany's military forces were becoming too strong, Britain joined forces with France to strengthen their own forces. -
The Triple Entente is formed
In 1907, Britain decieded to form the Triple Entente with Russia and France. -
Franz Ferdinand and Sophie are assassinated
In 1914, while visiting Sarajevo in Serbia Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie were killed by the serbian Gavrilo Princip. This sparked a war between Austria - Hungary and Serbia -
Ultimatum presented by A-H to Serbia
In 1914, after the assassination of their archduke, A-H presented Serbia with an ultimatum saying they had to give up their land. Because they refused to accept this, war was declared by A-H on Serbia. -
A-H declares war on Serbia
In 1914, because Serbia did not give up their land A-H declared war on them. -
Germany declares war on Russia
In 1914, after the mobilization of Russia towards the Austrian borders, Germany declared war on Russia. -
Germany declares war on France
In 1914, after the declaring war on Russia, Germany turns right on France and declares war on them as well. -
Britain declares war on Germany
In 1914, Britain steps in to help it's allies (France n Russia) and declares war on Germany. By now a majority of Europe is at war. -
The First battle or Marne
In 1914, the Allies make their first attack on Germany in the first battle of Marne. Germany gave up -
The Ottoman Empire joins the Central Powers
In 1914, the Ottoman Empire joins the Central Powers because it wants to take back the land it had lost. -
Allies launch Gallipoli Campaign
In 1915, the Allies launch the Gallipoli Campaign to end the stalemate - another stalemate resulted from it and the Allies gave it up. -
Italy joins the Triple Entente
In 1915, the Triple Entente grew by one when Italy joined. Only the United States was not involved in the war now. -
Germany sinks the Lusitania
On May 7th 1915, Germany sunk the Lusitania - a passenger ship containing American citizens. 128 of them were killed amoung many others. This made the US angry towards Germany. Germany did this with hopes of bringing the US into the war. -
Battle of the Somme
In 1916, Germany attacks the Allies at the battle of the somme - both sides lost many of their men. -
Germany's Unrestricted Warfare
In 1917, Germany brings back their policy of unrestricted warfare - this allows them to sink any foreign ship under any suspition of threats. -
Britain intercepts Zimmerman note
In 1917, Britain intercepts the telegram from Germany to Mexico and decodes it. They then turn it over to the US and share the news that the telegram said that Germany would help Mexico get back any land the US took from them. -
Congress/Wilson declare war
On April 2nd 1917, Woodrow Wilson and Congress declare war on Germany. They join the war on the side of the Allies. -
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin ends Russia's part of the war
In 1917, Vladimir Ilyich Lenin took Russia out of the war, which resulted in the Allies losing their strongest side. -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
In 1918, Germany and Russia sign the treaty of Brest-Litovsk. Russia surrendered and this ended the war between them. -
The Second Battle of Marne
In 1918, the second battle on the Marne occured against the Allies and Germany. The Allies defeated Germany because they strengths were limited. -
Germany declared Republic
On November 9th 1918, Germany declared itself a rebuplic because Kaiser Wilhelm II resigned from power over Germany. -
The Treay of Armistice is Signed
On November 11th 1918, Germany and France both signed the treay of Armistice. This stopped the fighting between them, and soon led to the end of World War I.
