WW1 By 18vilem Jul 28, 1914 The beginning of the first World War Period: Jul 28, 1914 to Nov 11, 1918 WORLD WAR I Aug 3, 1914 Germany invaded Belgium and declared war on France Apr 25, 1915 Allied troops landed in Gallipoli Dec 19, 1915 The Allies started the evacuation of Gallipoli Apr 29, 1916 British forces surrender to Turkish forces in Mespotamia Dec 9, 1917 Britain captured Jerusalem from the Turks Oct 29, 1918 Turkey made peace Nov 11, 1918 The official end date of WWI