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Franz Ferdinand's Assassination
Franz Ferdinand was assassinated along with his wife. -
Invasion of Belgium
German forces invaded Belgium -
Angels at Mons
At the battle of Mons, there were sightings of Angels when the enemies retreated for no reason. -
Italy
Italy joins the Allies in August of 1914. -
Federal Trade Comission
FTC was organized to prevent unfair competition in commerce. -
Christmas Truce
In the 1st Christmas of the war, there was a truce between the sides. -
1st Transcontinental Phone Call
AT&T make the 1st transcontinental call to one of their own workers -
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Battle of Gallipoli
A battle that involved over 8 countries. -
Kemmerich Dies
Kemmerich, one Paul's friends, is killed during battle. -
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Use of Gas
Chemical weapons were used and had horrific affects on the human body. -
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Armenian Genocide
Ottoman Govt. killed 1.5 million Armenian Christians. -
Paul's Leave
Paul is sent home to see his family for a few days. -
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Battle of Verdun
A battle with one of the highest death tolls. -
Battle of Dujaila
A battle between British and Ottoman forces. -
Pancho Villa
Villa attacks Columbus, Mexico. -
Use of Tanks
Tanks were introduced but were not successful. -
Fort Douaumont
The French recapture Fort Douaumont -
Rasputin's Death
Rasputin, a monk, is killed by nobles because he was an obstacle for a revolt. -
Russian Revolution
This revolution happened after Rasputin was killed -
U.S. Involvement
The U.S. was involved after President Woodrow declared war on Germany. -
UFOs
Manfred Freiherr Van Richthofen supposedly shot down a UFO. -
Cambrai
British win at Cambrai -
Katczinsky Dies
Another of Paul's friends dies in battle -
Paul's Death
Paul is killed months before the war ends. -
War Ends
The Treaty of Versailles is signed.