World War I Timeline

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Jun 28, 1914

Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by 19 year old Gravilo Princip who had killed him and his wife Sophie

Austria Hungary decalres war on Serbia

Jul 28, 1914

Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia

Germany declares war on Russia

Aug 1, 1914

Germany declares war on Russia after mobilizing their army troops.

Germany declares war on France

Aug 3, 1914

Germany declares war against France a day before they invade Belgium to get to France. Only two days after they declared war on Russia

Britain and Canada declare war on Germany

Aug 4, 1914

In response to Germany invading Belgium, Britain declares war on Germany which also means Canada declares war on Germany aswell.

Germany invades Belgium

Aug 4, 1914

Germany decalred war on neutral Belgium and invaded in a right flanking move designed to defeat France quickly.

USA President Woodrow Wilson declares policy of USA neutrality

Aug 19, 1914

President Woodrow Wilson made the US policy of neutrality. He had warned citizens against taking sides.

Poison gas used by Germany at 2nd Battle of Ypres

Apr 22, 1915

The Germans released 160 tons of Chlorine gas. They put 50,000 Canadian and British Troops in deadly condition.

2nd Battle of Ypres [START]

Apr 22, 1915

Germans started off the battle with releasing tons of Chlorine gas.

Lusitania (British Passenger Liner) sinks

May 7, 1915

After getting torpedoed by a German submarine, the Lusitania sinks and 1198 of 1959 passengers sink.

2nd Battle of Ypres [END]

May 25, 1915

The 2nd Battle of Ypres ends after 1 month and 3 days

Newfoundland regiment landing at Gallipoli

Sep 20, 1915

The Newfondland regiment landed in Gallipoli on September 20th of 1915 where they were welcomed with heaby artillery.

The Battle of Somme [START]

Jul 1, 1916

For many people, The Battle of Somme was the battle that symbolised the horrors of warfare in World War One.

Italy declares war on Germany

Aug 28, 1916

Italy declares war on Germany expanding its military activities.

The Battle of Somme [END]

Nov 18, 1916

The British Army had suffered 420,000 casualties, French lost 200,000 and the Germans nearly lost 500,000

USA declares war on Germany

Apr 4, 1917

President Wilson requested declaration of war against Germany which was obviously granted.

The Battle of Vimy Ridge [START]

Apr 9, 1917

Happened on Easter monday, also known as Bloody easter.

The Battle of Vimy Ridge [END]

Apr 12, 1917

The Canadians were powerful enough united to defeat the battle and take over Vimy Ridge in just 3 days

The Battle of Passchendaele [START]

Jul 31, 1917

This battle was a symbol of mud, madness, and senseless slaughter of the First World War

The Battle of Passchendaele [END]

Nov 10, 1917

275,000 casualties lost, Germans suffered 220,000 killed and wounded

Halifax Disaster

Dec 6, 1917

2500 tons of explosives on the ship, 2000 people were killed and 9000 were wounded

German Republic is founded

Nov 9, 1918

Also known as the Weimar Republic., founded at the end of World War 1

All British women subjects (over 21 years) can vote federally in Canada

Jan 1, 1919

After women taking over the roles of men when they left to war, they earned what they deserved which was the right to vote.

Paris Peace Conference

Jan 18, 1919

Happened just outside of Paris at Versailles. Also lead to the formation of the Treaty of Versailles

Treaty of Versailles (Signed on)

Jun 28, 1919

Was signed during the Paris Peace Conference

Armistice Day

Nov 11, 1919

The first year Armistice Day became a thing, and has been done every year at the same time, month, and day for every single year.