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Assassination on Archduke
On June 28, Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated. Along with his wife, Sophie. This took place in Sarajevo. The man who did this was Gavrilo Princip. His death was the event that sparked World war one. -
Austria- Hungary declares war on Serbia
They determined that the proper response to the assassination was to prepare for a military invasion of Serbia, Austria was threatened by Serbia, so this was a way to defend theirselves. -
Italy joins the Allies
Britain and France wanted Italy to join their side so that a new front could be opened up in part of the WEstern Front. Their plan was to split the Central Powers so its power on the Western and Eastern fronts were weakened. -
Battle of Verdun
It was a ten month long fight between the French and German. Both sides suffered terribly with the French having 540,000 casualties and the Germans having 430,000 casualites. -
First use of tanks
During the battle of the Somme the British launch a major offensive against the Germans, employing tanks for the first time in history. It was significant because it introduced new technology. -
Battle of Caportto
During this battle the Austro- Hungarian forces backed up by the Germans were able to break the Italian front. It was one of the more settling battles of WW1. -
The Battle of Camrai
This battle was the first large use of tanks for a military offensive. A British force sprung a surprise attack near Cambrai, France. There was a mixture of tanks being used, heavy artillery and air power. -
Germany launches the Spring Offensive
A series of German attacks along the Western Front during the First World War. This was an attempt to end WW1. -
Paris Peace conference
This was a meeting that followed the end of WW1. It set peace terms for Germany. -
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Versailles was a peace treaty at the end of World War 1. This is what ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers.
