Europe in ww1

WWI~Nolan Vanschaick

  • Ferdinand is Asassinated!

    Ferdinand is Asassinated!
    Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary is assassinated by a Serbian nationalist before he became king. This event was the trigger of WWI.
  • Autri-Hungary declares war on Serbia!

    Autri-Hungary declares war on Serbia!
    Because of the Archduke being assassinated, AH blames it on Serbia and declares war.
  • Germany vs Russia!

    Germany vs Russia!
    Because of all of the alliances formed before WWI, Germany declares war on Russia.
  • Germany vs France!

    Germany vs France!
    For the same reason Germany declared war on Russia, the ydeclare war on France.
  • UK vs Germany!

    UK vs Germany!
    The United Kingdom declares war on Germay, as a reaction to Germany invading Belgium.
  • AH vs Russia/Serbia vs Germany

    AH vs Russia/Serbia vs Germany
    AH declares war on Russia and Serbia declares war on Germany, another result of alliances and other triggers.
  • 'Murica!

    'Murica!
    America is announced to be neutral in the war by president Woodrow Wilson.
  • Tannenburg!

    Tannenburg!
    The Battle of Tannenburg begins! This was fought between Russia and Germany in the first days of WWI.