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Archduke Franz Ferdinand
<http://www.pbs.org/greatwar/timeline/time_1914.html' > Archduke Franz Ferdinand is assassinated by Gavrilo Princip a member of the black hand a serbian terrorist organization. His wife was also killed in the attack.</a> PBS. PBS, n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2014. -
Austria hungary declares war on Serbia
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Germay declares war on France
Germany declared war on France, and on neutral Belgium. They invade in a right flanking move designed to defeat France quickly. PBS. PBS, n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2014. -
U.S remains neutral
President Woodrow Wilson announced that the U.S would remain neutral during the war. He ran for election on the beleif of neutrality. "A Clear Timeline of WWI." About. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2014. -
Germanay set up blockades
<a href=http://history1900s.about.com/od/1910s/a/WWI-Timeline.htm' >Germany sets up blockades around Britain blocking naval passages for both military and merchant ships. The blockades were enforced by German u-boats which are very dangerous.</a> "A Clear Timeline of WWI." About. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2014.\ http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germany-resumes-unrestricted-submarine-warfare http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/battle-of-verdun -
The Lusitania was sunk
<a href=http://history1900s.about.com/od/1910s/a/WWI-Timeline.htm' >An ocean liner called the Lusitania was sunk by a German U-boat. The boat contained military cargo desguised as a civilian ship. </a> "A Clear Timeline of WWI." About. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2014. -
Italy switches sides
<a href=http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/timeline_of_world_war_one.htmMay 23 1915 Italy declares war on Germany and Austria.' >Italy switched sides they became allied powers. They betray their old friends because they new thay were going to lose.</a> "Timeline of World War One." Timeline of World War One. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2014. -
First tanks used in battle
The first tanks were used in battle by the British army.These tanks were poorly designed and practically useless. They failed to be a decisive weapon. Shmoop Editorial Team. "World War I Timeline of Important Dates."Shmoop.com. Shmoop University, Inc., 11 Nov. 2008. Web. 07 Dec. 2014. http://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/ww1-tanks.asp -
Alan Jerrard began his military career
While attending the University of Birmingham he was determined to enlist in the army. in January 1916 he recieved a commission to the south Staffordshires. "Firstworldwar.com." First World War.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2014. -
Battle of Verdun
The battle of Verdun lasted 10 months. Because of its duration it is known as the greatest battle. It caused an estimated 700,000 casualties. "The Battle of Verdun 1916 - the Greatest Battle Ever." The Battle of Verdun 1916 - the Greatest Battle Ever. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2014. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/battle-of-verdun -
Alan sought a transfer into the Royal Flying Corps.
Six months after his enlistment in the army Alan transfered to the RFC British airforce. "Firstworldwar.com." First World War.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2014. -
U.S enters WWI
The U.S declares war on Germany as a result of their unrestricted submarine warfare and the sinking of the Lusitania. As well as their economic interests with Britain "Timeline of World War One." Timeline of World War One. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2014. -
Alan entered flight training
It took a whole year for Alan to be trained to be a fighter pilot and be assigned to France squadron 19. "Firstworldwar.com." First World War.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2014. -
Jerrard was wounded in battle
Jerrard suffered a broken jaw and broken nose while flyinf a patrol in his SPAD-VII. It was only his second mission. "Firstworldwar.com." First World War.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2014. -
Armistice reached between Germany and Russia
Germany reach an armistice with Russia ending the war on the eastern front. Germany ultimately lost, but not without a fight. "Timeline of World War One." Timeline of World War One. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2014. -
Alan Jerrard was awarded the Victoria Cross
While on patrol with two fellow pilots he downed three Austrio-Hungarian fighter planes. He was captured, but escaped three months later. "Firstworldwar.com." First World War.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2014. -
Czar Nicolas II is killed
The former Czar Nicholas II, his wife and children, are shot by Bolsheviks at Ekaterinburg. "Interactive WWI Timeline." National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2014. -
German chancellor asks armistice
German Chancellor Princip Maximilian sends a note to president wilson requesting him to restore peace through an armistice with terms. "Interactive WWI Timeline." National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2014. -
Hungary seperates from Austria
Hungary separates from austria. Austria is proclaimed a Federation of German-Austrians, Czechs, Ukrainians, and Yugo-Slavs. On the next day, the Czechs seize Prague, renounce Hapsburg rule and Czechoslovakia is declared independent. "Interactive WWI Timeline." National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2014. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/44386/Austria-Hungary -
Treaty of Versaille
The treaty of versaille was one of the peace treaties signed after WWI. It stated the end of a state of war between Germay and the allied powers. Germany took the blame for the war. "The History Place - World War I Timeline - 1918 - A Fateful Ending." The History Place - World War I Timeline - 1918 - A Fateful Ending. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2014. http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005425
