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Russo-Japanese War
This was the first major war of the twentieth century -
Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assasinated
Archduke assasinated by Gavrillo Princip a member of, the black hand, a terrorist organization. This started the war. -
Start of WWI
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Germans invade Belgium
The Germans invade Belgium using the Schlieffen Plan. Belgium chooses to uphold it's neutrality. -
First Battle of the Marne
The Germans were trying to take Paris. The battle occured along the Marne river approximately 60 miles from Paris. It resulted in a British and French victory against Germany -
Sinking of the Luisitania
German U-boats sink the British cruise liner the Lusitania killing 128 Americans and almost 2 thousand people. The Lusitania was a cruiser for the White Star line and a sister-ship to the Titanic. -
Sinking of the SS Arabic
The German U-boats sink the SS Arabic. The Arabic was a part of the White Star line. -
Battle of the Somme
The French and British forces fought to keep the Germans back. The allies were victorious. There were around 1,000,000 casualities. -
Second Battle of the Marne
Last Spring offensive of Germany. Resulted in many Gernan Casualties. The allies won the battle. This was considered to be the begining of the end. -
Second Battle of the Sambre
The German ressistance was weaking. The allies had an easy victory. The allies were victorious and continued advancing until they reached the Armistice line.
