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The Russo-Jaapanesse war was started over fiing for dominance in Korea and Manchuria.
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ustria-Hungary’s annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina upset the fragile balance of power in the Balkans, enraging Serbia and pan-Slavic nationalists throughout Europe.
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The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand set off a huge chain of events. ultimately leading to the first world war
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When Russia enterned the first world war they had the largest army in the world. Russia mobilizing was one of the main causes of world war one
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Germany quicky took over most of belgium.
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Battle of the Marne featured the first use of radio intercepts and automotive transport of troops in wartime.
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Less than a year after the star of WWI German U-Boats sank the Lusitania. Almost 2,000 passengers on board. The sinking od the Lusitania played a significant role in turning public opinion against Germany
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The battle of somme was one of the largest battles of the First World War. It was one of the bloodiest military battles in history.
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Russian Czar Nicholas II is forced to abdicate the throne by the Petrograd insurgents. Nicholas II was not trained to rule
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U.S. joins the allies. More than 2 million U.S. soldiers fought.
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When Russia signs Treaty of Brest-Litovsk it ends their participation in World War I.
