WWI Major Events Timeline

By Jazzy17
  • Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

    Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

    A Serbian Nationalist killed Archduke Ferdinand, so Austria-Hungary wanted revenge. This mess wouldn't have happened if the Archduke wasn't murdered.
  • Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia

    Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia

    It was a result of Archduke Ferdinand's assassination. This officially began WWI. If Austria-Hungary didn't declare war on Serbia there might not even have been a war.
  • Germany declares war on Russia

    Germany declares war on Russia

    Because Russia declared war on Austria-Hungary. Germany also wanted more resources. I chose it because Russia officially gets involved.
  • Germany declares war on France

    Germany declares war on France

    Because France was an ally of Russia. France got involved in the War because it was an ally of Russia.
  • The Battle of Tannenburg begins.

    The Battle of Tannenburg begins.

    Germany and Russia were against eachother. Russia was almost completely defeated. Was the battle that Russia and Germany were against only eachother.
  • The First Battle of the Marne begins.

    The First Battle of the Marne begins.

    Trench warfare begins as soldiers on both sides dig in. This is where trench warfare starts.
  • Germany declares a "war zone" around Great Britain

    Germany declares a "war zone" around Great Britain

    It 's effecting submarine blockades where even neutral merchant vessels were to be potential targets. Germany basically is declaring war on GB.
  • Battle of Verdun Begins

    Battle of Verdun Begins

    It was the longest battle of WWI and the bloodiest.
  • Russia signs the treaty of Brest Litovsk

    Russia signs the treaty of Brest Litovsk

    A peace treaty between Russia and the central powers. Peace finally starts to come between Russia and Germany.
  • The treaty of Versailles

    The treaty of Versailles

    This officially ends WWI. Everyone is nice to eachother now.