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Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Serbian Nationalist Terrorist organization, Known as the Black Hand, sends a hit-man to assassinate the Archduke of Austria-Hungary Franz Ferdinand. Kick starts the first world war. This causes the war because of the gratuitous alliances made. -
The Austro-Hungarian Empire declares war on the Serbians
The Austro-Hungarians declare war on the Serbians because the assassination of Franz Ferdinand was supposedly perpetrated by a Serbian. Russia backs the Serbians. Germany backs the Austro-Hungarians. -
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World War 1
Length of time that World War 1 was happening. Starts when Archduke Franz Ferdinand is assassinated. Ends with the Treaty of Versailles. -
Germany Declares war on Russia
Germany declares war on Russia when Russia begins full mobilization of troops. Russia refuses to stop when Germany demands that they cease. Germany declares war because of this. -
Germany and France declare war on each other
Germany and France announced war on each other. They did this because of the standoff between Austria-Hungary and Serbia, Serbia had Russia's support and Russia had France's Support, Germany backed Austria-Hungary. -
Great Britain and France declare war on Austria Hungary.
The French and the British declare war on Austria-Hungary when they refuse to pull out of Serbia. This is essentially going to war with the Germans as well. The Russians join the newly formed Allies. -
First Zeppelin Raid on Britain
The Germans utilized zeppelins to bomb their enemies. Massive Balloon ships that slowly floated around and dropped bombs. Susceptible to Incendiary Munitions -
Turkey Joins Germany
Turkey began to support Germany. Trench warfare becomes standard on the Western Front and creates a standstill. Trench warfare spreads from there. -
America Enters the War
Date in which America enters WWI,The Americans had been preparing for the war for quite some time, having anticipated it. Great aid to the Allies. -
Hundred Day Offensive
Series of battles in which the Allies launched a series of attacks against the Central Powers. The Allies were The French, The British, The United States, Belgium, The Portuguese, and Italy against the Central powers, which were Germany and Austria-Hungary -
WW1 Ends
Germany is beaten by the Allies. Forced to sign unfair treaty of Versailles. This would spur on the second World War with the Germans shortly after.
