Sneak Attacks of the first war all around the Earth

Battle of Stalluponen

Aug 17, 1914

Germany vs. Russia
The commander of the Russian regiment went against orders and decided to attack Stalluponen, which got them killed.
Central Powers won.

Battle of Gumbinnen

Aug 20, 1914

Germany vs. Russia
Germany was pushing Russia almost to the point of a retreat, but because of Russian artillery, the Germans retreated first.
Allied Powers won.

Battle of Tannenburg

Aug 26, 1914

Russia vs. Germany
The Russian 1st Army went to East Prussia to kill the German's, but since they were separated by the Masurian Lakes, the attack was delayed and it put them in a trap.
Allied Powers won.

First Battle of the Marne

Sep 6, 1914

Germany vs. Britain & France
The French decided to counter-attack Germany, but the Germans had a gap in their ranks. The French charged through the gap and surrounded the Germans. They attacked from all sides and quickly defeated them.
Allied Powers won.

First Battle of Ypres

Oct 19, 1914

Germany & Belgium vs. France & Britain
Germany came in hoping to break the Allied line of Ypres to get access to the North Sea, but winter brought the battle to a halt.
Result is inconclusive

Christmas Truce

Dec 25, 1914

During Christmas, troops in the trenches had a temporary cease-fire and joined together in friendly celebration.

Second Battle of Ypres

Apr 22, 1915

Germany vs. France
Germany introduced gas into war, and were quickly killing everyone.
Central Powers won.

Battle of Verdum

Feb 21, 1916

France vs. Germany
After Germany took France's forts, they called off their attack and France retaliated and took over.
Allied Powers won.

Battle of Jutland

May 31, 1916

Germany vs. Britain
Germany had better designed ships, so they could withstand more than the British.
Result inconclusive

Battle of Somme

Jul 1, 1916

Britain & France vs. Germany
All of the powers ended up in a war of attrition.
Result inconclusive

US Entry into WWI

Apr 6, 1917

Because of ties to Britain, propaganda, and the sinking of ships by German U-Boats,

Battle of Vimy Ridge

Apr 9, 1917

Canadian Corps vs. Germany
Because of the lack of a German strategy, Canada's planned artillery and infantry quickly overtook them.
Allied Powers won.

Third Battle of Ypres

Jul 31, 1917

Britain & France vs. Germany
Britain and France kept pushing Germany until they had to stop, they took them over and even though Britain had more casualties, they won.
Allied Powers won.

Battle of Caporetto

Oct 24, 1917

Italy vs. Austria-Hungary & Germany
The Italians were doing well against Austria-Hungary, then Germans came and pushed the Italians away and defeated them.
Central Powers won.

Second Battle of the Marne

Jul 15, 1918

France vs. Germany
The French had set up false trenches which the Germans bombarded, and once they met the real trenches, they were quickly killed by the prepared French.
Allied Powers won.

Armistice

Nov 11, 1918

In Compiegne, The Allied Powers and Germany met together to make an agreement to end fighting.