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Germany and Russia Peace
The Germans sign a peace treaty with the new Bolshevik government of Russia. The Eastern Frint allows Germany to shift soldiers to the Western Front, causing serious problems for the French, British, and Americans. -
Battle of St. Mihiel
It begins when 300,000 American troops under the direct command of General Pershing fling themselves into the German lines, and Germany does not like the US. -
Archduke Assassination
Archduke Franz Ferdinand death is the event that ignited World War 1. -
Russia Mobilizes
This move starts almost a chain reaction that leads to the mobilization of the rest of the Great Powers, and unavoidably to the outbreak of hostilities. -
World War 1 Begins
Germany invading Belgium is what officially started the war to erupt. -
Germans Fire
This is the first time gas is used in the war, making the side using it have an incredible vantage point. -
Lusitania Sinks
A German submarine sinks the passenger liner Lusitania. This is important because some people on the submarine were American. -
Germany Limits Submarines
Kaiser Wilhelm suspends submarine welfare. It's an attempt to keel the United States out of the war, but it messes with the efforts of Germany to prevent American supplies from reaching France and Britain. -
First Tanks Arrive
Britain employs the first tanks ever used in battle. This is important because they evolved into what we have now. The tanks during the war were good at breaking through barbed wire and clearing paths, but they were very slow. -
Bringing Back Submarines
Germany backs down from the ban of submarine welfare. This draws the United States into the war and causes Germany to lose. -
Zimmerman Telegram
The Zimmerman Telegram was a message from Germany to Mexico, proposing that Mexico should side with Germany in case of war between Germany and the U.S. The U.S. got a hold of it and things sort of went way down hill. -
Wilson for President
President Wilson outlines his case for war to Congress. -
U.S Enters War
Congress authorizes a declaration of war against Germany. The United States enters World War 1 on the side of France and Britain. -
Selective Service Act
Congress passed the Selective Service Act authorizing the draft. Although it was criticised for destroying democracy at home whole fighting abroad, President Wilson claims he saw other option and signs the bill into law. -
The Battle of Cantigny
This battle is the first major American offensive of the war.
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Chateau-Thierry
The Americans attack the Germans at Chateau-Thierry, which would turn into the larger Battel of Belleau Wood.
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Battle of Belleau Wood Ends
It ends with the final expulsion of the Germans from the wood, which marks the farthest German advance on Paris. -
Wilhelm Abdicates
Kaiser Wilhelm abdicates, which ends all hope for a victory for Germany. Which guarantees almost a 100% chance of a victory for the US. -
Armistice Day
This ends the war between all the countries.
