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Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assasination
The assasination of Archduke Franza Ferdinand the spark to The Great War or WW1. Archduke Franz Ferdinand Carl Ludwig Joseph Maria of Austria was the heir presumptive to the throne of Austria-Hungary. -
Austria Hungary Declares a War
Austria-Hungary declare a war a week after the assasination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Austria-Hungary declared a war on Serbia. -
Belgium Invaded
The country of Belgium is Invaded my Germany. Belgium was a neutral country in WW1. This lead British to ally with France, Russia and Serbia. -
Battle of Tannenberg
The Battle of Tannenberg was a war between the Germans and the Russians. The Battle of Tannenberg was fought on The Eastern Front. Germans had the victory against the Russians. Started Aug 26, 1914 ended Aug 30, 1914 -
The Ottoman Empire Joins
The allies tried to score a victory against the Ottoman Empire. This resulted them in joining the central powers. Germany and Austria Hungary then had another country with them which could help them. -
The Lusitania Sinks
The British ship that was sailing from New York to Liverpool, England. It was attacked by a German U boat which caused the ship to sink. This is very significant because it help America go against the Germans. -
The First Battle of Isonzo
This battle took place soon after Italy joined the Allied forces. This battle is significant because Italy joined the war and the Allies have another army fighting with them, -
The Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun started Feb 21, 1916 and ended Dec 18,1916. This was one of the longest battle fought in the WW1. Both sides suffered millions of casualities during this time period. -
Battle of Jutland
This is the biggest naval battle fought in WW1. It was fought between Britain and Germany when Germany attempted to break the blocked. After this battle, Germany would make no attempt to break this blockade again. Ended June 1, 1916. -
Battle of Somme
This was also one of the longest battles in the WW1. It was fought on the Western Front. Started July 1, 1916 ended Nov 18, 1916 -
The Russian Revolution
After two years of defeat, the Russian population grew discontent with the war and were unhappy with Russia's leaders. They then revolted, led by Vladimir Lenin, which forced Russia to form an armistice with the Central Powers, therefore, allowing them to move their forces towards Russia's allies on the Western Front. This event is significant because it shows the views of the public during WWI. -
USA entry into The WW1
President Woodrow Wilson asked congress to declare war on Germany after four American ships were sunk by Germany in the month of March. This event is significant because the United States joins the war and fights against Germany and Austria-Hungary. -
Battle of Caporetto
This battle is also known as the 12th Battle of Isonzo. Austria-Hungary had the victory against the Germans. This event is significant to WWI because it increased Italian aid towards the Allies. Started Oct, 24, 1917 ended Nov 19, 1917 -
WW1 Fighting Ends
Due to dwindling resources, discontent among its citizens, and their allies surrendering, Germany was forced to seek an armistice with the Allied forces, ending WWI. This event is significant because it is the end of the first World War. -
The Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was signed by Germany and the Allied Nations on June 28, 1919, formally ending World War One. The terms of the treaty required that Germany pay financial reparations, disarm, lose territory, and give up all of its overseas colonies.