WW1 Timeline By Gavin Bolinger Jun 28, 1914 WW1 Begins Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip wich led to the start of WW1 Jul 28, 1914 Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia Aug 1, 1914 Germany Declares war on Russia Aug 3, 1914 Germany declares war on France Aug 4, 1914 Great Britain declares war on Germany Aug 4, 1914 German troops enter Belgium Aug 12, 1914 Austro-Hungarian troops invade Serbia Aug 23, 1914 Battle of Mons begins Dec 25, 1914 Christmas Truce on the Western Front May 31, 1915 First Zeppelin raid on London Jan 19, 1917 Start of Nivelle Offensive Apr 17, 1917 French tanks used for the first time in battle May 25, 1917 United States troops arrive in France Jul 15, 1918 2nd Battle of the Marne Aug 20, 1918 German retreat at the Marne Aug 21, 1918 Allied breakthrough at Albert Sep 26, 1918 United States St Mihiel Offensive Oct 11, 1918 Armistice End of WW1 Jan 12, 1919 Paris Peace Conference Jun 28, 1919 Treaty of Versailles signed