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Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to Austria-Hungary's throne, and his wife Sophia, are assassinated by Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip while the couple were visiting Sarajevo. -
Starting the War
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia. -
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World War One
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Alliances Start to get Involved
Germany declares war on Russia. -
Germany Declares War on France
Germany Declares War on France. -
U.K. at War with Germany
The U.K. declares war onGermany, after Germany attacks Belgium. -
Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia
Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia and Serbia declares war on Germany. -
U.S. will remain neutral
U.S. president Woodrow Wilson announces the U.S. will remain neutral. -
Battle of Tannenberg
The battle of Tannenberg begins. -
First battle of the Marne
The first battle of the Marne begins. Trench warfare begins as soldiers on both sides dig in. -
Battle of Ypres Begins
Battle of Ypres begins. -
Anounced North Sea a military area
The U.K. announces that the North Sea is a military area, effectively creating a blockade of goods in Germany. -
Unofficial Christmas Truce
The unofficial Christmas Truce is declared. -
Germany declares a "war zone" around Great Britian
Germany declares a "war zone" around Great britain essentially effecting a submarine blockade where even neutral merchant vessels were to be potential targets. -
The Dardanelles campaign begins
The Dardanelles campaign begins. -
Second battle of Ypres begins
The second battle of Ypres begins. It is during this battle that the Germans first use poisen gas. -
The Battle of Gallipoli Begins
The Battle of Gallipoli begins. -
Tsar Nicholas has personal control of Russian army
Tsar Nicholas has personal control over Russian army. -
The Battle of Verdun begins
The Battle of Verdun begins. The Battle of Verdun was the longest and one of the most bloodiest battles of WW1. -
The Battle of Jutland
The battle of Jutland, the major naval battle of the war begins. -
Battle of the Somme begins
The Battle of the Somme begins. During the Battle of the Somme, tanks are first introduced into battle. -
Germany sends the secret Zimmerman Telegraph
Germany sends the secret Zimmerman Telegraph to Mexico in an effort to entice mexico to join the war. The British intercept and decipher the coded messege. -
Tsar Nicholas II abdicates
Russian Tsar Nicholas II abdicates. -
U.S. declares war on Germany
The United States declares war on Germany. -
Battle of Passchendaele
The Battle of Passchendaele (alos known as the Third Battle of Ypres) begins. -
Russian government overthrown
The Bolsheviks succesfully overthrow the Russian government. -
New Russian government and Central Powers
The armistice agreed upon between the new Russian government and the Central Powers go into effect . -
Woodrow Wilson, 14 points to peace
U.S. presidnt Woodrow Wilson issues his 14 Points of Peace. -
Russia signs Treaty of Brest Litovsk
Russia signs the Treaty of Litovsk, which is a treaty between Russia and the Central Powers. -
Germany launches the Spring Offinsive
Germany launches the Spring Offensive. -
Germany Flying Ace shot down
Germany flying ace, Baron Manfred von Richthofen (more commonly know as the Red Baron), is shot down. -
Second Battle of the Marne begins
The Second Battle of the Marne begins. -
German Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicates
German kaiser Wilhelm II abdicates and flees Germany. -
Germany signs the Armistice at Compiegne
Germany signs the Armistice at Compiegne, France. Fighting ends at the 11th hour on the 11th day on the 11th month. -
The Treaty of Versailles
Here lies the end of WW1. The Treaty of Versailles ends WW1. The Treaty of Versailles was the peace agreement that ended the war... even though 11/11/1918 was the date of the "end" of WW1.
