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Ferdinand was assassinated on June 28, 1914. He was was assassinated along with him. He was the heir to the Austria-Hungary throne. The person that assassinated him was Serbian terrorist Gavrilo Princip. This started a war between Austria and Serbia. www.thoughtco.com/wwi-timeline-1779202.
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One month after the Archduke had been killed Austria-Hungary decided to declare war on Serbia which successfully started WWI. Invading them was their way of responding to the Assassination of Ferdinand.
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On August 1st, 1914 Germany declared War on Russia. Then on August 3rd, 1914 Germany declared war on France. Germany invaded Belgium that night.
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The United Kingdom declared war on Germany after they had invaded Belgium.
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Wilson wanted the U.S. to remain neutral while the war was happening in Europe. Americans supported this idea.
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This was a new form of fighting where troops huddled at the bottom of ditches. This caused lots of problems and caused trench foot to become very popular.
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A German submarine sunk this ship killing 128 Americans. This turned Americans against Germany.
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This was the longest battle of WWI. It was fought from February to December of 1916.
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Wilson asked congress for a declaration of war against Germany. Congress gave them this and war began with Germany.
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Leith left for war. He made it safely to Hotel Donald in Washington, D.C.
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Leith arrived at the hospital in France where he would stay for most of the war. He was with other American officers.
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Leith is stationed in a German Pill box now. He is behind line of fire and he is treating patients.
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An ammunition dump blew up very close to where Leith was stationed. Everyone was okay but he treated lots of patients
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This was an agreement to end the war. It took place in Compiegne, France. This ended World War I. History.com
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Leith had to spend many years following the war still treating patients.
