Great war

WWI Timeline

  • The Triple Alliance (Central Powers) is Formed

    The Triple Alliance (Central Powers) is Formed
    The Triple Alliance is formed consisting of Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary.
  • The Triple Entente (Allied Powers) is Formed

    The Triple Entente (Allied Powers) is Formed
    The Allied Powers are formed consisting of Russia, France, and Britain. America entered the alliance in 1917 when they entered the war.
  • The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand

    The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
    Franz Ferdinand was killed by Serbian revolutionists in 1914. The group "Black Hand" were the coulprets responsible for his death, which sparked the start of WWI.
  • Fraz Joseph Declars War on Serbia

    Fraz Joseph Declars War on Serbia
    The Emperor of Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia a month after Ferdinand's assassination.
  • Germany Declares war on Russia

    Germany Declares war on Russia
    Germany declares war and mobilizes their troops on Russia.
  • France Enters the War

    France Enters the War
    France joins the Allied Powers and is fighting in the war. Their first move was invading Germany.
  • Germany Declares War on France

    Germany Declares War on France
    2 days after the declaration of war with Russia, Germany declares war on France.
  • Belgium Enters the War

    Belgium Enters the War
    Beliguim has entered the war.
  • The UK Enters War

    The UK Enters War
    The UK declares war with Germany.
  • Canada Enters War

    Canada Enters War
    Canada enters the war joining Britain.
  • Austria-Hungary Declares War on Russia

    Austria-Hungary Declares War on Russia
    Austria-Hungary Declares war on Russia a few weeks after Germany does.
  • The Allies Battle in Gallipoli

    The Allies Battle in Gallipoli
    The allies begin to fight a battle for almost a year.
  • A German U-Boat Sinks an American Ship

    A German U-Boat Sinks an American Ship
    A German u-boat sinks the "Lusitania" American ship, killing a few hundred to a few thousand people.
  • Italy Enters War

    Italy Enters War
    Italy declars war with Austria Hungary.
  • The Battle of Gallipoli Ends

    The Battle of Gallipoli Ends
    After almost a year, the Battle of Gallipoli with the allies is slowly ending.
  • Woodrow Wilson Doesn't Want Germany to Tresspass in American Waters

    Woodrow Wilson Doesn't Want Germany to Tresspass in American Waters
    After the sinking of the American ship (Lusitania), Wilson does not want Germany to sink anymore ships.
  • Woodrow Wilson is Re-Elected

    Woodrow Wilson is Re-Elected
    Woodrow Wilson is re-elected into office over in America.
  • Zimmermann's Telegram Interception

    Zimmermann's Telegram Interception
    Zimmermann's telegram is sent from Germany, to Mexico to try and get them on their side The messege is intercepted and translated by the British and eventually leaked to American Newspapers.
  • Woodrow Wilson Declares War on Germany

    Woodrow Wilson Declares War on Germany
    Woodrow Wilson finally declares war on Germany late into the war.