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The beginning of the First World War. Global war that originated in Europe. The assassination of Franz-Ferdinand.
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Austria declared war on Serbia due to tension
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Russia mobilizes its vast army to intervene against Austria-Hungary in favor of its ally, Serbia.
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Germany declares war on Russia because Russia is allied with Serbia and Germany is paired up with Austria-Hungary.
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Germany declares war on France.
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Germany invaded Belgium, begging the Great War.
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Britain declared war on Germany after Germany's invasion of Belgium
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Austria-Hungary declared war on Russia and Serbia declared war on Germany.
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the first trench warfare begins.
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Battle of Ypres at Ypres. Mustard gas is being used.
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Germany declares a "war zone" around Great Britain, essentially effecting a submarine blockade where even neutral merchant vessels were to be potential targets
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The Dardanelles Campaign begins.
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Germans fired shells filled with chlorine gas at Allied lines. First time gas was used in battle.
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It is during this battle that the Germans first use poison gas.
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The Battle of Gallipoli begins
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A German submarine sank the Lusitania which was holding United States passengers. United States was neutral before this.
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Tsar Nicholas II takes personal control over Russia's armies
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One of bloodiest battles of WW1. The longest battle of WW1.
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During this battle, tanks are first introduced in war.
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Germany sent Mexico a message using a Telegram. United States intercepted the message.
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After the interception of the Zimmerman Telegram.
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The armistice agreed upon between the new Russian government and the Central Powers goes into effect.
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Fourteen Points to peace
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Russia signs the Treaty of Brest Litovsk, which is a peace treaty between Russia and the Central Powers.
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German flying ace Baron Manfred von Richthofen, more commonly known as the Red Baron, is shot down
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Germany signs the armistice at Compiegne, France. Fighting ends on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month (i.e. 11 a.m. on November 11).
