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Archduke Franz Ferdinand of the Austro-Hungarian Empire is assassinated in Sarajevo
The Austrian government suspects Serbia is responsible -
The Austro-Hungarian Empire declares war on Serbia
This was the first war that led to all the others -
Germany declares war on Russia
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Great Britain Declares war on Germany
Belgium was invaded and Britain said if Germany invaded them they will declare war -
Germany invades Belgium
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American announces neutrality
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Austro-Hungarian Empire declares war on Russia
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Britain and France declare war on the Austro-Hungarian Empire
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Japan declares war on germany
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Battle of Dogger Bank
The first engagement of Britain and Germans naval fleet. -
Battle of Gallipoli
Allies attack the Ottoman Empire here. The battle lasts almost 8 months. Allies lose and fall back. -
The Lusitania is sunk by Germans
The Lusitania, a luxury British passenger ship, is sunk by a German submarine. 1,195 civilians were killed. This act sparks international outrage and contributes to the United States joining the war against Germany. -
Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun begins between France and Germany. This battle lasts until December of 1916 and will result in a French victory. -
Battle of Jutland
This was the largest naval battle of the war. It was fought between Britain and Germany in the North Sea -
Battle of Somme
This was a battle between Britain and France against Germany. The battle lasted from July 1st to November 18. Over 1 million people were killed or wounded. -
Russian Revolution begins
Tsar Nicholas II was removed on power on March 15 -
The United States entered the war
The United States entered the war by Declaring war on Germany -
The Bolsheviks overthrow the Russian government
The Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, overthrow the Russian government. -
Russians leave the war
The Russians agree to peace with the central power and leave the war -
End of the war
The Treaty of Versailles was signed by Germany and World War I came to an end. -