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Unification of Germany
Bismarck completes efforts to unify Prussia and the German kingdoms into a single nation and has King Wilhelm I proclaimed Kaiser in 18th Jan 1871, This made Germany a political and industrial strong country which played a major part in WW1 -
Germany defeats france
Germany defeats France in the Franco-Prussian War 10th May 1871, significant because it became a point of revenge for the French in the WW1 -
Triple alliance
Triple alliance formed between Germany Italy and Austria. Alliance lasted from 20 May 1882 until WW1 in 1914.Each member promised mutual support in the event of an attack by any other great powers -
Franco-Russian Alliance
France allies with Russia on Jan 4 1894 this alliance heightened tension between European powers -
Entente Cordiale
France and Britain sign an Entente most commonly known as the Entrente Cordiale on the Apr 8th 1904. this alliance lasted till ww2 -
Schlieffen Plan
Schlieffen Plan created in December 1905, it was created by General Count Alfred von Schlieffen. it was tactic which meant going through Luxembourg and Belgium to invade France, Germany asked to pass through Belgium, they said no so Germany declared war on them, Then England backed up Belgium and declared war on Germany -
Triple entente
Triple entente was is formed between Britain France and Russia which they signed on August 31st 1907 -
1st Battle of Ypres
1st Battle of Ypres fought between October 19 – November 22, 1914 also known as the race to the sea, fought in the town of town of Ypres Belgium, the British, French and Belgian troops were outnumbered by the Germans when trying to cross the English Channel. The allies eventually won. -
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife 28th June, 1914 they were shot dead in Sarajevo, by Gavrilo Princip, a member of 'The Black Hand' -
Black Hands arrest Demand
Austria-Hungary demands Serbia arrest the leaders of the Black Hand 23rd July, 1914 -
Serbia appeals for Russian assistance
Serbia appeals for Russian assistance with the crisis of Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassination on the 24th July 1914 -
Austria declared war on Serbia
Austria declared war on Serbia July 28th 1914 -
Germany declares war on Russia
The Guns of August "The Start of WWI”
Germany declared war on Russia August 1st 1914 -
Declaration of War between Gemany and France
Germany declared war on France and invaded Belgium August 3rd 1914 -
war between Germany, Belgium and England
Germany declares war on Belgium and England declares war on Germany in defence of Belgium August 4th 1914 -
Austria-Hungaryand Russian war
Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia August 6th 1914 -
Battle of Mons
It was one of the Battles of the Frontier that took place during August, significant because it was the first engagement on the Western front between the British and German. -
1st Battle of Marne
Battle of Marne-
1st Battle of Marne 6-12 September 1914 Allies – France, Britain
Central Power - Germany German troops were forced to settle for trench warfare that lasted the rest of ww1.significance was that it was the first major battle that Germany was defeated -
Russia declared war on Turkey
Russia declared war on Turkey Because of the help given by Turkey to the German attack of Russia, Russia declared war on Turkey. -
Britain and France declared war on Turkey
Britain and France declared war on Turkey, Britain and France, Russia's allies, declared war on Turkey, because of the help given to the German attack on Russia. -
A Christmas Truce
the Christmas Truce saw a temporary pause to the fighting on parts of the Western Front. In some areas, the truce lasted until New Year's Day. -
ANZAC’s land in Gallipoli Link to Gallipoli timeline-http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/893781
on the 25th of April to the 9th january 1915 the first ANZAC’s land on the Galipolli Peninsula at dawn.Australlians role in the Gallipoli Campaign was to fight alongside Britain, France, India and Canada. the Reason for the Campaign was to tried invade and take possession of a part of Turkey.The plan was to take control of land along a stretch of water called the Dardanelles so that ships could make their way to the black sea to take supplies to troops in Russia. -
2nd Battle of Ypres
2nd Battle of Ypres fought between April 22 - May 25, 1915 this battle was won by the Germans who used their new weapon of poisonous chlorine gas which flowed over the ground and into allied trenches forcing the allies to retreat back to the town of Ypres. Significant because it was the first time gas was used in WW1 -
taly declared war on Germany and Austria
May 23rd 1915, Italy declared war on Germany and Austria which leads to the battle of Caporetto -
Battle of Verdun
Battle of Verdunwas fought between
21 Feb to18 Dec 1916 fought in the city of Verdun on the Meuse river France by the French and German. Germans wanted to destroy the French reserves, all that came out of this battle was massive casualties the battle ended with no decisive result. -
Battle of Jutland
Battle of Jutland was fought between the
31st May to the 1st of June. Both the British Grand Fleet and German High Sea Fleet sought to draw the other into an engagement on its own terms leading to a major battle. In the end, even though Britain suffered heavier casualties, the strategic solution remained in their favour. significant because it was the only major fleet battle of WW1 and one of the largest navel actions of all time -
Battle of Somme
Battle of Somme was fought between
1st July to 18th November 1916 it was a battle involving British 4th army with support from British 3rd army and French 6th army, attacking on the 2nd Germany army. British and French well defended German positions and gradually grounded their way in forcing costly counter attacks to regain lost ground. Little was way gained besides lots of deaths, however Germany lost much of its manpower -
Battle of Verdun
fought in the city of Verdun on the Meuse river France by the French and German. Germans wanted to destroy the French reserves, all that came out of this battle was massive casualties the battle ended with no decisive result. -
USA enter War
April 6th 1917 USA declared war on Germany -
Battle of Tannenberg
The Battle of Tannenburg was fought between Russian and German Empire the war was fought in the first few days of the war. It was Russia’s worst defeat in World War One, the battle resulted in almost complete destruction of the Russians -
The Battle of Passchendaele
The Battle of Passchendaele was fought between
July 31 - November 10, 1917 (The Third Battle of Ypres) was the major British offensive in Flanders, the battle was undertaken in the most difficult of waterlogged conditions some even called it the ‘Battle of mud’ the aim of the was a breakthrough to the coast of Belgium so that German submarine pens could be destroyed -
Battle of Caporetto
Battle of Caporetto was fought between the
24th October to 9th November 1917 German and Austro-Hungarian forces conducted a deftly executed offensive against poorly prepared Italian defences. Italian forces were defeated in epic proportions with 11000 killed, 20000 wounded and 265000 taken prisoners -
2nd battle of Marne
2nd battle of Marne was fought between 15 July – 6 August 1918 this battle was significant because German was so badly defeated by an Allied counterattack led by French forces, German commanders even thought they had lost the war. -
The Armistice (cease fire) is signed, WW1 Ends
Fighting ends on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Germany signed an armistice with the Allies the official date of the end of World War One. -
Paris Peace Conference
Paris Peace Conference was held on the 12th January, 1919 it was an international meeting to establish the terms of the peace after the War delegates drafted the Treaty of Versailles and blamed Germany for the war -
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Versailles signed 28th June, 1919 it was one of the five treaties emerged from the Conference the pupose of it was to end the war between Germany and the Allied forces and basically punish Germany it was signed by Britain, France, America and Germany as to how Germany would pay for the damage
