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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
This prompted Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia. -
Austria-Hungary’s Declaration of War
This was the first declaration of war. -
Schlieffen Plan
A plan for Germany attacking France and Russia. -
First Battle of the Allies
It was an one the spot plan that actually worked. -
Battle of Limanowa
Germany beat Russia. -
Dardanelles Campaign
English and French tried to open a passage to aid Russia but were defeated by the Turks. -
Battle of Verdun
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Battle of the Somme
Each side lost over 500,000. -
Battle of the Somme
Each side lost over 500,000. -
Unrestricted Sub Warfare
Caused the sinking of the British passenger ship Lusitania. -
America Enters War
Turned the Tables in favor of the Allies. -
Russian Communist Leader Vladimir Ilyich Lenin
He insisted on ending his country’s involvement in the war and offered Germany a truce. -
Second Battle of the Marne
Started the downfall of the Central Powers. -
Armistice
Ended World War I. -
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty between Germany and the Allies that ended hostility's.