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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Francis Ferdinand heir to the Austria-Hungary throne and his wife are assassinated by a Serbian Nationalist in Sarejevo. -
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World War I
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Battle of the Falkland Islands
Battle of the Falkland Islands between British and German Naval units.Germany lost four warships and more than 2,000 sailors in the Falkland Islands, compared with only 10 British deaths. -
German Blockade
Germany declares a submarine blockade of Great Britain. Any ship approaching England is considered a target. -
President Wilson
President Wilson launches a nationwide whistle-stop campaign to generate support for Preparedness and the Continental Army with three speeches in New York. -
Romania
Romania enters the war on the Allies side. -
German Withdrawal
German forces begin withdrawal to strong positions on the Hindenburg Line. -
Declare War
President Woodrow Wilson delivers war address to Congress and asks the House of Representatives to declare war on Germany. -
St._Mihiel salient
US forces clear the St.-Mihiel salient, during which the greatest air assault of the war is conducted by the U.S. Airforce.. -
Peace settlement
Wilson appeals directly to the Italians in an effort to gain their support for his views on the peace settlement. -
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles is signed in Hall of Mirrors at Versailles, officially ending the War.
