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Franz Joseph declares war
Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia. -
Battle for the Turkish peninsula
Allies begin nine-month battle for the Turkish peninsula of Gallipoli. -
Germany sinks U.S chips
Germany responds to U.S. anger by ceasing to sink ships without warning. -
David Lloyd becomes Prime Minister of Britain
David Lloyd George becomes Prime Minister of Britain. -
Germany declares warfare
Germany again declares unrestricted submarine warfare. -
First wave lands in France
The first wave of the American Expeditionary Force lands in France. -
President declares world peace
President Woodrow Wilson declares his 14 points as the path to permanent world peace. -
Nicholas II and family are murdered
Former Tsar Nicholas II, his wife, children, and members of his entourage are murdered by the Bolsheviks -
Demolization of the armies
Demobilization of the armies, millions return home. -
Peace Treaty is signed
Peace Treaty signed by German delegates and Allies in Versailles.
