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WWI-WWII Timeline

By morganbritt
  • WWI Starts

    WWI Starts

    Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated
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    WWI

    The time period for World War I.
  • Germany declares war on Russia

    Germany declares war on Russia

    Two major countries declare war.
  • Germany declares war on France

    Germany declares war on France

    Two major countries declare war.
  • US declares they stay neutral

    US declares they stay neutral

    They say they won't join in on the war.
  • Germany declares a "war zone" around Great Britain

    Germany declares a "war zone" around Great Britain

  • The Battle of Jutland begins

    The Battle of Jutland begins

    major naval battle
  • The Battle of the Somme begins

    The Battle of the Somme begins

    when tanks are introduced in battle
  • The United States declares war on Germany.

    The United States declares war on Germany.

    The US joins the war after declaring to stay neutral.
  • Russia signs the Treaty of Brest Litovsk

    Russia signs the Treaty of Brest Litovsk

    peace between russia and central powers
  • The Treaty of Versailles officially ends WWI

    The Treaty of Versailles officially ends WWI

    The ending of WWI.
  • Japan invades China

    Japan invades China

    Starts WWII in the Pacific
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    WWII

    Time period for World War II.
  • Germany Invades Poland

    Germany Invades Poland

    start of WWII in Europe
  • Great Britain and France declare war on Germany

    Great Britain and France declare war on Germany

    This will spark major war.
  • Italy enters the war

    Italy enters the war

    Another country joins the war.
  • Germany, Italy, and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact

    Germany, Italy, and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact

    Three major countries signing a contract.
  • Japan bombs Pearl Harbor

    Japan bombs Pearl Harbor

    Sparks US to join the war.
  • The United States declares war on Japan

    The United States declares war on Japan

    US officially enters WWII.

  • Nazi Germany and its Axis partners declare war on the US.

    Dec. 11-13th. US at war with more countries in WWII.

  • Soviet troops liberate Kiev

    This will anger Germany.

  • Allied troops liberate Rome

    Anglo-American bombers could hit targets in eastern Germany for the first time. Important cause they could attack now.

  • US troops land in the Philippines

    This will continue the US in the war.

  • The Soviets launch their final offensive, encircling Berlin

    This will be Russia's final attack on Germany.

  • Hitler commits suicide

    The leader of Germany is no longer alive.

  • Germany surrenders to the western Allies

    Germany ending war with the allies.

  • Germany surrenders to the Soviets

    Germany ends war with Russia.

  • Japan formally surrenders, ending World War II

    The ending of WWII.