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World War starts
How did the first world war startedWorld War 1 started in July 28 1914.The assassination of Franz Ferdinand, the archduke of Austria-Hungary. His death at the hands of Gavrilo Princip, a Serbian nationalist with ties to the secretive military group known as the Black Hand, propelled the major European military powers towards war. -
The UK sets borders
The United Kingdom announces that the North Sea is a military area, effectively creating a blockade of goods into Germany. -
Germany declares war
Germany declares a "war zone" around Great Britain, essentially effecting a submarine blockade where even neutral merchant vessels were to be potential targets. -
The Battle of Gallipoli begins.
The Gallipoli Campaign of 1915-16, also known as the Battle of Gallipoli or the Dardanelles Campaign, was an unsuccessful attempt by the Allied Powers to control the sea route from Europe to Russia during World War I. -
Tsar's takes contol over Russian Armies
The Tsar's decision to assume command of the Russian Army was made in spite of virtually unanimous cabinet opposition; the latter correctly feared that any setbacks the Army suffered would necessarily reflect directly upon the Tsar himself. -
The Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun is considered the greatest and lengthiest in world history. Never before or since has there been such a lengthy battle, involving so many men, situated on such a tiny piece of land. The battle which lasted from 21 February 1916 until 19 December 1916 caused over an estimated 700,000 casualties -
The Battle of Somme
More about the battle
The Battle of the Somme begins. During the Battle of the Somme, tanks are first introduced into battle -
Germany sends a spy
Germany sends the secret Zimmerman Telegram to Mexico in an effort to entice Mexico to join the war. The British intercept and decipher the coded message. -
Frank Luke Jr enlist's
On Sept. 25, Frank Luke, Jr. enlisted in the Signal Corps' Aviation service and soon departed for flight training. -
First solo flight
Frank Luke Jr took his first solo flight in San Diego on November of 1917. -
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Commissioned Second Lieutenant
Frank Luke Jr was commissioned Second Lieutenant on Janurary 23, 1918. From there he would go to France. -
Frank Luke Jr sails
Frank Luke Jr sailed from New York harbor for Italy -
Frank Luke Jr arrives
Frank arrives in France on March 19 1918. -
Frank joins a division
Frank joined the 27 Aero Squadron. This was a air service unit that fought on the western front. The 27th was initially formed as Company K, 3d Provisional Aero Squadron on 8 May 1917 at Kelly Field, Texas. -
Wehner's death
Learn more about his death.
Wehner was shot down aiding in shooting down German observation balloons with Frank Luke jr. -
Frank Luke Jr death
He went to go with his squad. While out he was flying with his squad he starting shooting done planes and ballons. He was wounded in the air by a fire cannon. He came back over Murvaux and with his guns killed six German soldiers and wounded as many more. After he landed he got out of his airplane to get a drink from the stream. He went about 50 yards before seeing Germans coming toward him. He used all his strength to pull out his revolver to defend himselve. He died from a wound to his chest. -
The Fighting Ends
Germany signs the armistice at Compiegne, France. Fighting ends on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. -
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Frank Luke gets the Medal of Honor
Frank Luke Jr gets the CMOH (congressional medal of honor). Congressional means he got the medal after death.
