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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife are assassinated by a Serbian Nationalist in Sarajevo. http://public.media.smithsonianmag.com/legacy_blog/sarajevo-murder.jpg -
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Austia-Hungary Declares War on Serbia
In retribution for "Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand", Austria-Hungary escalates war on Serbia.
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Germany Declares War on Russia.
Based on ideas in the Schlieffen Plan ( German army's plan for war against France and Russia), Germany declares war on Russia who is an ally of Serbia. Img link ~ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lHeMPV5VDR4/maxresdefault.jpg Youtube ~ Schlieffen Plan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHeMPV5VDR4 -
Germany Declares War on France
As part of a multi-national war Germany inacts another part of the Schlieffen Plan and declares war on France. http://www.funnyjunk.com/funny_pictures/199435/Germany#d257f0_293119 -
The Battle of Tannenberg (August 26-30, 1914)
The Battle of Tannenberg was the first major battle in World War I on the eastern front. It pitted the forces of Russia against those of Germany. Russia suffered heavy casualties and their Second Army was nearly destroyed. https://i.pinimg.com/736x/99/41/bf/9941bf05de501475823b35797bab5f9f--battle-of-tannenberg-world-war-one.jpg -
The Battle of the Marne - September 6-10, 1914
The Battle of the Marne ( also known as the Miracle of the Marne, Le Miracle de la Marne) was a World War I battle fought from 6–10 September 1914. It resulted in an Allied victory against the German armies in the west. The battle was a victory for the Allies but led to four years of trench warfare stalemate on the Western Front http://userscontent2.emaze.com/images/4e003c62-b2ce-4a2c-a5fb-68b6fea986e6/27f0fb4e-769e-454f-9cbc-65f6f898a183.jpg -
Russia and France Declare War on The Ottoman Empire
Continuing alliances begin a domino effect of warlike actions being declared on one another across Europe.
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German Subs Sink Ships!
German Submarine Warfare attacksAllied Merchant Ships around Britain. https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6ca1G5U4cEA/maxresdefault.jpg -
Gallipoli: Disaster in the making. 17 February 1915 – 9 January 1916
Gallipoli: WW1's Most Disastrous Battle ~Article from Daily Beast ( https://www.thedailybeast.com/gallipoli-wwis-most-disastrous-battle ) https://www.wpclipart.com/world_history/warfare/WW1/Gallipoli/bones_and_skulls_from_Gallipoli.png -
Remember The Lusitania!
On May 7, 1915, the British ocean liner Lusitania is torpedoed without warning by a German submarine off the south coast of Ireland. 1,959 passengers and crew, 1,198 people were drowned, including 128 Americans. This breach of International War decorum led the Americans to step into the WW1. "When The Lusitania Went Down" by Herbert Stuart ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cRaYYZzmVw http://www.warmuseum.ca/firstworldwar/wp-content/mcme-uploads/2014/08/19670086-007.jpg -
Battle of Somme (July 1 - November 1, 1916)
Fought between July 1 and November 1, 1916, near the Somme River in France, it was also one of the bloodiest military battles in history. On the first day alone, the British suffered more than 57,000 casualties, and by the end of the campaign the Allies and Central Powers would lose more than 1.5 million men. -
Zimmerman Telegram
Telegram intercepted by the British and shard with United States of America. Proposed an alliance between Mexico and German High Command to attack United States. Further enraged USA and brought them into the War. Zimmerman Telegram Youtube Video by Genesis Torres ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oo56bN_CIw http://www.american-historama.org/images/zimmermann-telegram-cartoon.jpg -
US Declares War on Germany.
On April 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson went before a joint session of Congress to request a declaration of war against Germany. http://primarysourcenexus.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/usentersww1.jpg -
Woodrow Wilson's - 14 Points
Woodrow Wilson outlined a proposal for Peace to end the War in his "14 Points" Speech 14 Points for Kids - Ducksters
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The 1918 Spring Offensive/Kaiserschlacht (Kaiser's Battle),
The 1918 Spring Offensive or Kaiserschlacht (Kaiser's Battle),was one of the last great offensives of the First World War that would Germany's last attempt to end World War I. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/48/36/f9/4836f91dbf9fa6737c1528a379edafcd.jpg -
2nd Battle of Marne
The Second Battle of Marne http://www.c3iopscenter.com/currentops/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/15July1918DayHistory.jpg -
11 AM on the 11th day of the 11th Month ~ Armistice
Armistice (or a truce to stop fighting) is agreed upon by Germany and the Allied Forces. The fighting is over.
The Poppy Story ~ Youtube
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Treaty of Versailles - July 28, 1919
Treaty of Versailles ~ Simple History 1/2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrYhLNQMRro Treaty of Versailles ~ Simple History 2/2
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