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The Assasination of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand of Austria
Arch Duke of Austria Franz Ferdinand was killed in Serbia by the Black Hand group. This is important because it was the main cause of the war. -
U.S. Declares Neutrality
Presidant Woodrow Wilson declares the U.S. will remain neutral. This is important because the U.S. was a super power and refused to join. -
Trench Warfare Begins
Soldiers dig in on both sides at the First Battle Marne. This is important because trench warfare was a new style off warfare and most of the war took place in fields and trenches. -
Germans use Poison Gas for the First Time
Germans use poison gas at the Second Battle of Ypres. This was important because it was a new weapon that forced soldiers out of trenches changing the way they fought. -
Battle Verdun Begins
The longest and blodiest battle in WW1. This was important because it was the largest and deadliest battle. -
Tanks are first Introduced
Tanks are used for the first time at the Battle of the Somme. This is important because it changed the way they fought battle. -
The U.S. Declares War on Germany
After 3 years of neutrality the U.S. joins the Allies to fight Germany. This was important because the U.S. helped change the tide of the war. -
Germans Launch the Spring Offensive
The Germans launch several large attacks acrossed the western front. This was important because it was the deepsest advancements from either side. -
Fighting Ends
Germany signs the armistice at Compiegne, France. Fighting ends on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. This is important because the war stopped -
Treaty of Versailles
Ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers.
