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Assasination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
This event caused a "chain reaction" within the alliance system throughout Europe. one declaration of war brought up supports which drug those supporters into the war. -
WWI begins
Austria rejects peace with Serbia pulling Russia (Serbia's) ally into the war -
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The Schlieffen plan
Germany intended to attack on the western front first. they intended to use the Belgium railroads but when they were not allowed access to them they declared war on Belgium -
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Russian offensive
The Russians drove the Austrians deep into their own territory -
1st Battle of the Marne
The Germans were attacked by the French Northeast of Paris and were driven back nearly 60 miles. -
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Trench Warfare
Miles of trenches are dug out for battle. This caused great losses with little gain. The life was a horror and going out into the space betwee trenches A.K.A no mans land waz suicide. -
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Battle of Verdun
the Germans launch an anttack againt the French at Verdun. -
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Battle of the Somme River
in an attempt to relieve the German pressure on the French attacked the Germans Northwest of Verdun. both side suffered major casualties. -
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
In response to British blockades th Germans started attcking british ships without warning. -
U.S. enters the war
After multiple intercepted threats from German leades made it to the U.S. government, the U.S. entered the war on the side of the allies. -
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Russian Revolution
Communist leader Vladimir Ilynch Lenin took power and intended to sign a peace treaty with Germany. -
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Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Germany and Russia signed a peace treaty. Russia was forced to give up lands which now include Finland, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania -
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Second battle of the Marne
the U.S. attacks germany with over 2 million troops and 350 tanks. -
WWI ends
After other German allies surrender Germany finally surrenders ending the war. -
Treaty of Versailles
The allied powers excluding the U.S. sing the treaty of Versailles with Germany.