Timeline: WW1 and WW2 | Timetoast

Period: Jun 28, 1914 to Jun 28, 1914

Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assasinated

Caused rivalry between the Great Powers that helped caused WW1
Period: Jul 15, 1914 to Jul 15, 1914

Militarism

There was an increase in military buildup and there was large military presence in Germany, Russia, and Great Britain. This increase in military led WW1
Period: Sep 15, 1916 to Sep 15, 1916

British Tanks

The British introduced tanks for the first time on the Somme battlefield
Period: Sep 16, 1917 to Sep 16, 1917

Germany

Germany forces their way into the northern end of Russia
Period: Mar 16, 1930 to Mar 16, 1930

Japanese and China

Japan began the process of militarism and began invading China
Period: Mar 16, 1933 to Mar 16, 1933

Hitler Takes Over Germany

Hitler and his Nazi party take over Germany politically and they brought a forceful foreign policy.
Period: Nov 12, 1942 to Nov 12, 1942

British reclaims

The British sixth army reclaims Bardia and Sollum
Period: Nov 21, 1942 to Nov 21, 1942

Sixth Army deteroation

The situation of the 6th army is rapidly decreasing, army HQ was relocated and interrupted communication between the troops
Period: Mar 16, 1945 to Mar 16, 1945

United States Role Change

The United States was no longer considered an "isolationist," and instead became a police force figure.
Period: Apr 16, 1945 to Apr 16, 1945

Two Major Powers

After WW2, two major powers formed, the United States and the Soviet Union