Timeline project WW1

By Amber.wang

  • Development of Alliances

    Development of Alliances
    The alliance systems before WWI turned local conflicts into global ones. Designed for balance, they instead heightened tensions. When Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, alliances forced countries to enter the war, spreading the conflict quickly.
    Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
    Triple Entente: France, Russia, United Kingdom

  • The First Battle of the Marne

    The First Battle of the Marne
    The First Battle of the Marne was a crucial conflict that halted the German advance into France in September 1914, leading to a stalemate that characterized much of World War I. Its significance lay in its impact on military strategy and the morale of the Allied forces.

  • Sinking of the Lusitania

    Sinking of the Lusitania
    The Lusitania was sunk on May 7, 1915, which shifted American sentiment against Germany and set the stage for U.S. involvement in World War I, following the deaths of many passengers, including Americans.

  • Stalemate on the Western Front

    Stalemate on the Western Front
    The stalemate on the Western Front lasted from 1914 to 1918, marked by entrenched warfare and heavy casualties. Both sides built extensive trench systems, leading to grueling combat with minimal territorial gains. This deadlock resulted in a war of attrition, forcing military innovations and causing immense suffering throughout the conflict.

  • America Joins the War

    America Joins the War
    America remained neutral in World War I until April 6, 1917, when it joined the conflict, significantly impacting the outcome by providing fresh troops and resources to the Allies, ultimately contributing to their victory.

  • Technology in WWI

    Technology in WWI
    World War I saw the introduction of key weapons technologies, including the machine gun for rapid fire, improved artillery with gas shells, and tanks for mobility. These innovations transformed combat tactics and underscored the war's brutality.

  • Russian Revolution and the Exit of WWI

    Russian Revolution and the Exit of WWI

  • Armistice

    Armistice
    The Armistice signed on November 11, 1918, ended World War I, halting combat between the Allies and Germany. The Allies won the war, while the Central Powers, notably Germany, suffered defeat and faced severe consequences.