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Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand
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Ultiamtum issued by Austia-Hungary
Austria-Hungary issues an ultimatum to Serbia, who refuses one of the orders. https://www.google.ca/search?q=austrian+ultimatum+against+serbia&biw=1424&bih=655&tbm=nws&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiGp5K8oJDSAhVE2WMKHaSzDFUQ_AUIBigB&dpr=1#q=austrian+ultimatum+against+serbia
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Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia
Since Serbia refuses the ultimatum, Austria is outraged an declares War on Serbia. https://www.google.ca/search?q=austrian+declares+war+against+serbia&biw=1424&bih=915&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjn5_68oZDSAhUK82MKHTFRBEYQ_AUICSgC#imgrc=f4pb_-jsFQHYmM:
https://www.google.ca/search?q=austrian+declares+war+against+serbia&biw=1424&bih=915&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjajcO7oZDSAhVV-GMKHYnVAjEQ_AUIBSgA&dpr=1 -
Germany declares war on Russia
Since Germany, at the time, was an Austrian-ally, and Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, Serbian allies declared war on Austria Hungary, and as such Germany declared war on all these countries. https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/world-war-one/timeline-of-world-war-one/
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Germany declares war on France, invades Belgium
Germany invades the neutral territory of Belgium as a quick route to France, with intent to initiate the Schlieffen Plan. https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/world-war-one/timeline-of-world-war-one/
https://www.google.ca/search?q=germany+declares+war+on+russia&biw=1424&bih=915&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwih5ZeHo5DSAhVC9GMKHUL7AWUQ_AUIBigB#tbm=isch&q=germany+declares+war+on+france+ww1&imgrc=rQzaLGfWPiUv0M: -
Britain declares war on Germany
In response to Germany's invasion of the neutral territory of Belgium, Britain declares war on Germany. https://www.google.ca/search?q=britain+declares+war+on+germany+1914&biw=1424&bih=915&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjm1-jgpJDSAhUW9GMKHc_kB-EQ_AUIBSgA&dpr=1
https://www.google.ca/search?q=britain+declares+war+on+germany+1914&biw=1424&bih=876&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi7jvfhpJDSAhUC_WMKHUL9A0YQ_AUICCgB#imgrc=D4K0FhAXzptkGM: -
BEF retreat, Germany invades France.
From the Battle of Mons on the French eastern border, the British Expeditionary Force soon follow the French in retreat from the Germans. As a result, Germany invades. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Mons
https://www.google.ca/search?q=britain+declares+war+on+germany+1914&biw=1424&bih=876&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi7jvfhpJDSAhUC_WMKHUL9A0YQ_AUICCgB#tbm=isch&q=battle+of+mons&imgrc=LeohWDo6X7RoPM: -
Russians defeated at Tannenberg and Masuria.
The Russians are defeated by the Germans in both the battles of Tannenberg and Masuria. https://www.google.ca/search?q=battle+Masurian+Lakes.&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjrx8qOp5DSAhUC8mMKHQ2-B-UQ_AUICCgB&biw=1424&bih=876#tbm=isch&q=battle+of++the+Masurian+Lakes.&imgrc=Q13LvJMjzRvX2M:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Tannenberg
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First battle of Ypres begins
German, French, Belgium and British forces all clash from Arras to Nieuport, France. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Battle_of_Ypres
https://www.google.ca/search?q=battle+of+ypres&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjuxe3oqJDSAhVK7mMKHS89BYEQ_AUICCgB&biw=1424&bih=876#tbm=isch&q=first+battle+of+ypres&imgrc=YS8XA4fVNtDGKM: -
Turks Join Germans in war, trench warfare all too familular.
Turkey enters the war alongside Germany. Trench warfare begins to dominate the western European front.
https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/world-war-one/timeline-of-world-war-one/
https://www.google.ca/search?q=trench+warfare+wwi&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwik78DZ15LSAhUEKGMKHSbaDD8Q_AUICCgB&biw=1440&bih=757#imgrc=ZOll0SzXwxLv_M: -
Britain rained down upon by zeppelin
The first zeppelin raid on Britain takes place.
https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/world-war-one/timeline-of-world-war-one/
https://www.google.ca/search?q=trench+warfare+wwi&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwik78DZ15LSAhUEKGMKHSbaDD8Q_AUICCgB&biw=1440&bih=757#tbm=isch&q=zeppelin+ww1&imgrc=AGKvvF6tMX_BDM: -
Italy declares war on Germany, Austria
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Battle of Loos begins
French and British forces attempt to break through fortified German defenses at Artois and Champange, even resorting to gas attacks.
https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/world-war-one/timeline-of-world-war-one/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Loos
https://www.google.ca/search?q=trench+warfare+wwi&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwik78DZ15LSAhUEKGMKHSbaDD8Q_AUICCgB&biw=1440&bih=757#tbm=isch&q=battle+of+loos+wwi&imgrc=630Kbxm2XnCn1M: -
Conscription in Britain begins
As the war of attrition took more and more lives, Britain choose to introduce conscription in order to combat the growing loss of soldiers.
https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/world-war-one/timeline-of-world-war-one/
https://www.google.ca/search?q=trench+warfare+wwi&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwik78DZ15LSAhUEKGMKHSbaDD8Q_AUICCgB&biw=1440&bih=757#tbm=isch&q=conscription+in+britain+wwi&imgrc=4GoQ9TiOZSysPM: -
Battle of the Somme begins
The British and French forces clash along the Somme river, France, against well-defended Germans; staging one of the bloodiest battles in human history.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Somme
https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/world-war-one/timeline-of-world-war-one/
https://www.google.ca/search?q=battle+of+the+Somme&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjS8Yeb3JLSAhUU2GMKHTUYBUMQ_AUICCgB&biw=1440&bih=789#imgrc=RHO0MZyON6FabM: -
Tanks introduced at the Somme
Armored tanks are deployed for the first time in history by the British; they are early in design and fumble greatly through the landscape. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/tanks-introduced-into-warfare-at-the-somme
https://www.google.ca/search?q=battle+of+the+Somme&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjS8Yeb3JLSAhUU2GMKHTUYBUMQ_AUICCgB&biw=1440&bih=789#tbm=isch&q=tanks+at+the+Somme&imgrc=qLxeFz-bKEXgdM: -
Germany brings the battle to the sea
In order to prevent war supplies from reaching the allies, Germany began to deploy U-boats to heckle trade routes.
https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/world-war-one/timeline-of-world-war-one/
https://www.google.ca/search?q=battle+of+the+Somme&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjS8Yeb3JLSAhUU2GMKHTUYBUMQ_AUICCgB&biw=1440&bih=789#tbm=isch&q=German+wwi+U-boats&imgrc=ZkRnunBskwPjkM:
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U.S.A declares war on Germany
With the American public growing ever more hostile towards Germany, congress decides to join the war effort alongside the French, British and other allies.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_entry_into_World_War_I
https://www.google.ca/search?q=USA+declares+war+on+Germany+wwi&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi8jYSc4JLSAhVN52MKHc6tBlcQ_AUICCgB&biw=1440&bih=789#imgrc=GZbrdz9N3fURWM: -
British tanks pull through in Cambrai
British tanks in Cambrai, France eventually overwhelm German forces. This historical moment recognized tanks as essential pieces of modern warfare from this day onward.
https://www.google.ca/search?q=British+tanks+win+at+cambrai+wwi&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiUlfKL4pLSAhUI32MKHd2iDpUQ_AUICCgB&biw=1440&bih=789#imgrc=bxokz1JcCIYQDM:
https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/world-war-one/timeline-of-world-war-one/
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/battle-of-cambrai -
Armistance signed between Germany and Russia
An armistice is signed between the two nations, and Russia pulls out of the war. Two days later, all fighting between Russian and German forces ceases entirely.
https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/world-war-one/timeline-of-world-war-one/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armistice_between_Russia_and_the_Central_Powers
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Germany aims at Flanders
Growing desperate, Germany makes an offensive in Flanders, Belgium.
https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/world-war-one/timeline-of-world-war-one/
https://www.google.ca/search?q=german+offensive+on+flanders+wwi&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi8wZ-ioJXSAhXGjFQKHbV6BUYQ_AUICSgC&biw=1426&bih=766#imgrc=-8ZZ75VRJzYRTM: -
Defeat inevitable for German Forces
As the war of attrition had raged for years now, the Allies and Entente have respectively lost much. With the second battle of the Marne came the sad realization of steady defeat for the German forces.
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Turkey agrees to armistice
On this day, British and Turkish representatives alike sign an armistice treaty together; ceasing any further conflict.
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/ottoman-empire-signs-treaty-with-allies
https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/world-war-one/timeline-of-world-war-one/
https://www.google.ca/search?q=Turkey+makes+peace+october+30+wwi&biw=1426&bih=766&tbm=isch&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiP5tjyopXSAhVQwmMKHZ0oDU8Q_AUICCgD#imgrc=mEuIrzr1YcRK1M: -
Austria follows suite; signs armistice
With in's army in shambles, Austria follows in Turkey's footsteps and signs an armistice; this time with Italy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armistice_of_Villa_Giusti
https://www.google.ca/search?q=Austria+Makes+peace+october+30+wwi&biw=1440&bih=789&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi46cnRo5XSAhVD2WMKHcVtB7sQ_AUIBigB#tbm=isch&q=austria+flag&imgrc=hdSnqLOPSPLYAM:
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Germany; the last domino to fall
With the rest of it's once formidable Entente in shambles, Germany bows it's head and recognizes it's own defeat against the Allies. Once Germany signs the armistice, this day forward is recognized globally as the end of WWI.
https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/world-war-one/timeline-of-world-war-one/
https://www.google.ca/search?q=End+of+WWI&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi2hLPHpZXSAhXGzFQKHdgNApwQ_AUICCgB&biw=1440&bih=789#imgrc=XpyHGdlzDeAMFM:
