WW1

WW1

Jul 27, 1914

Assasination of Archduke Franz Ferdnand

Jul 28, 1914

Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to Austria-Hungary's throne, and his wife, Sophie, were assassinated while visiting Sarajevo, Bosnia.

Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia

Jul 28, 1914

The decleration for war was sents a telegram

Germany declares war on Russia.

Aug 1, 1914

Official outbreak of WW1

U.S remains Neutral

Aug 19, 1914

U.S. President Woodrow Wilson announces the U.S. will remain neutral.

First Battle of the Marne begins.

Sep 5, 1914

One of the first WW1 battles. It resulted in an allied victory against Germany.

First Battle of the Marne ends.

Nov 10, 1914

Ended in French Victory, which results in stalemate

U-Boat Campaign

Feb 2, 1915

German submarine blockade of Great Britain begins. Contributed to their defeat in 1918 and enforced the signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Battle Of Somme

Jul 1, 1916

The Battle of the Somme begins. During the Battle of the Somme, tanks are first introduced into battle.

14 Points

Jan 8, 1918

U.S. President Woodrow Wilson issues his Fourteen Points to peace.

WW1 Ends.

Jun 28, 1919

The Treaty of Versailles officially ends WWI.