WW1 at a glance

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Jun 28, 1914

On June 28,1914 the Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo. he was killed by Gavrilo Princip, a member of the Black Hand.

Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia

Jul 28, 1914

After giving Serbia a month to capture the killer of the Archduke, Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.

Germany declares war on Russia

Aug 1, 1914

Germany declares war on Russia after Russia started preparing troops for war.

Britain declares war on Germany

Aug 4, 1914

After speculation Britain did declare war on Germany.

Austria-Hungary invades Russia

Aug 10, 1914

Austria-Hungary on August 10, 1914 invaded Russia.

Germany starts blockade against Britain

Feb 18, 1915

In retaliation to the British blockade, Germany forms their own blockade against the British.

US declares war on Germany

Apr 6, 1917

The United States officially declares war on Germany. This comes after they sever their diplomatic relations with Germany.

President Woodrow Wilson presents 14 points

Jan 8, 1918

President Woodrow Wilson presented his 14 points to Congress. The 14 points ultimately failed after rejection of the League of Nations by Congress.

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

Mar 3, 1918

Russia signed a treaty with the central powers to stop Russia's involvement in WW1. The treaty was later annulled after the Allies victory.

Treaty of Versailles

Jun 28, 1919

The treaty was signed at the palace of Versailles, Paris, France. The treaty outlined the conditions of peace between the Allies and Germany.