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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
WW1 starts July 28, 1914 but was triggered on 28 June 1914 by the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria (heir to the throne of Austria and Hungary) and his pregnant wife Sophie -
Declaring War
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia and WW1 begins -
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World War 1 Events
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Blockade
Germany blocked the sea using submarines. -
Poisonous Gas
The Second Battle of Ypres begins. It is during this battle that the Germans first use poison gas. -
Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun begins. The Battle of Verdun was the longest battle of World War I and was one of the bloodiest. -
The Start of Tanks
The Battle of the Somme begins. During the Battle of the Somme, tanks are first introduced into battle. -
The Joining of The U.S.
The United States declares war on Germany. -
Central Powers
The armistice agreed upon between the new Russian government and the Central Powers goes into effect. -
Issues
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson issues his Fourteen Points to peace. -
Germany Signs The Armistice at Compiegne
Germany signs the armistice at Compiegne, France. Fighting ends on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month (i.e. 11 a.m. on November 11). -
The End of WWI
The Treaty of Versailles officially ends WWI.
