WWI

Murder of Archduke

Jun 28, 1914

Murder of Archduke and his wife ignited a conflict between the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Serbia.

"Blank Check"

Jul 6, 1914

Kaiser Wilhelm II, Germany, backs the Austro-Hungarian Empire in case of retaliation from Russia, France, and possibly Great Britain.

Austro-Hungarian Empire Declares War

Jul 28, 1914

The Austro-Hungarian Empire declares war on Serbia. Serbia asks for Russia's backing. Within a week, Russia, France, Great Britain, Russia, Germany, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire were all at war.

Russia Backs Serbia and Brings Its Allies to War

Aug 1, 1914

After the declaration of war on Serbia by the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Serbia asked for the Backing of Russia and they got it. Russia brings its allies into the war to end it as quick as possible.

Invasion of Belgium

Aug 4, 1914

To invade France, the German military marched through neutral Belgium, leaving death in their wake.

Britain Declares War

Aug 4, 1914

Based off the invasion of a neutral country, Britain declares war on the German forces.

U.S. Enters the War

Apr 6, 1917

Even though many Americans were apposed to joining the war, the U.S. joined its allies Britain, France, and Russia in the war.