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Archduke Francis Ferdinand is assassinated
The Archduke assassination. The Archduke and his wife were both assassinated, while on a tour in Sarajevo. This would lead to the start of World War 1 -
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Russia joins WW1
Russia joins WW1 to help it's ally Serbia, against Austria-Hungary -
Schlieffen Plan
The Schlieffen Plan was when German troops crossed the border of Germany and Belgium, over into the neutral country. -
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Battle of Verdun
The battle of verdun was the longest battle in WW1, lasting 9 months. Both Germany and Frnace lost around 300,000 troops -
Battle of Jutland
The Battle of Jutland was the largest naval battle of WW1, with Great Britian and Germany. -
Battle of Somme
The Battle of Somme was the largest and bloddiest battle, nearly 20,000 British troops died on the first day. -
First Tanks
The first tanks were used by the British at Delville Wood -
The Zimmerman Telegarm
The Zimmermann telegram is given to Wilson from the British -
The Zimmermann Telegram is published in the U.S.
The Zimmermann telegram s published in the U.S. -
U.S joins WW1
The United States joins World War One with the Allies after the U.S. Senate voted to delcare war on Germany -
The Selective Service Act
The Selective service act was put into effect by the U.S. -
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Germany and Russia Peace
Germany and Russia come to peace. -
World War One Ends
World War One is brought to an end on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of he 11th month.
