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Timeline of events, WWI
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Start of World War 1
On June 28, 1914, Francis Ferdiand was assassinated. This event was likely to be the spark of the start of WWI. Francis was traveling in an open car with surprisingly little security, where later Gavrilo Princip shot at the car and killed Francis.
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/outbreak-of-world-war-i
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Germany Declares War on France
On August 3, 1914, Germany declared war on France. This followed Germany's declaration of war on Russia, two days earlier. A few hours later, France declared war on Germany and readied their troops.
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germany-and-france-declare-war-on-each-other
http://mentalfloss.com/article/58168/wwi-centennial-france-mobilizes-germany-declares-war-russia -
Adolph Hitler Battle of Ypres
Adolph Hitler was in one of 4 battles in WWI, this one being the First Battle of Ypres. This event took place on Oct. 18, 1914. This battle is where Hitler first saw action in WW1
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/battle_ypres.htm
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/adolf-hitler-wounded-in-british-gas-attack -
First Zeppelin Raid
On this day, the first Zeppelin raid took place. This was when two German Zeppelins dropped bombs on Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn on the Eastern coast of France. Germany deployed 3 zeppelins, the L.3, the L.4, and the L.6.
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-air-raid-on-britain
http://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-air-raids-that-shook-britain-in-the-first-world-war -
Evacuation of Gallipoli
The Allies landed in Gallipoli on April 25. A few months later, the evacuation of Gallipoli began. The evacuation was to prevent a large battle.
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/british-begin-evacuation-of-gallipoli
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Start of the Battle of Verdun
On February 21, 1916, the Battle of Verdun began. This battle was considered the longest battle in history. There were believed to be over 700,000 casualties from this battle.
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/battle_of_verdun.htm
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Adolf Hitler Battle of the Somme
On July 1, 1916, Hitler took part in the start of the Battle of the Somme. The German side had been hit hard for weeks. Along with the Germans already being weakened, the Allies also had a much larger force at this time.
http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/riseofhitler/warone.htm
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/shot-on-the-somme-extraordinary-footage-taken-seconds-before-soldiers-went-over-the-top-405419.html -
Hitler received Iron Cross First Award
Hitler took part in the first battle of Ypres. Adolf was almost killed on several occasions in this battle. From this battle, Adolf received the Iron cross first award.
http://www.worldwar1.com/heritage/hitler.htm
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Lloyd George Becomes Prime Minister
On December 19, 1916, Lloyd George became Prime Minister. Lloyd was previously Chancellor for 7 years. Lloyd became Prime Minister during the time of WW1.
http://www.firstworldwar.com/bio/lloydgeorge.htm
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America Declares War on Germany
On April 6, 1917, America declared war on Germany. President Wilson declared war in belief that it would make the world safe for democracy. Wilson feared for America, thinking that going to war would weaken America.
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/wilsonwar.htm
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germany-declares-war-on-the-united-states -
Adolf Hitler Battle of Arras
On April 9, 1917, the Battle of Arras began. This battle was a major British offensive on the Germans. Adolf Hitler received Wounded Badge from this battle. -
Battle of Passchendaele
On July 31, 1917, the battle of Passchendaele took place. Sometimes this battle is called the Third battle of Ypres. Adolph Hitler was in this battle, where he received his Iron Cross First Award.
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/battle_of_passchendaele.htm
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Armistice signed with Germany and Russia
On December 5, 1917, Germany and Russia signed an Armistice.
This armistice was to make peace among these countries. The armistice embraced all armies.
http://www.firstworldwar.com/source/armistice_russogerman.htm
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/new-russian-leader-lenin-calls-for-immediate-armistice -
Germany breaks through on the Somme
On March 21, 1918, Germany achieved their first goal of the major spring offensive. This began the morning of March 21, with an aggressive bombardment. This area was very poorly defended on the British defense.
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/german-forces-cross-the-somme-river
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Germany signs armistice with Allies
On November 11, 1918, Germany signed an Armistice with the Allies. The German army morale was evidently low, so Germany decided to negotiate with the allies. America only agreed so that Germany would completely disarm themselves.
http://www.firstworldwar.com/source/armisticeterms.htm
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/armistice.htm
