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Franz Ferdinand is Assassinated
Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to Austria-Hungary's throne, and his wife, Sophie, are assassinated by Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip while the couple were visiting Sarajevo. -
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World War 1
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Declaring War
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia. -
Declaring War
Germany has declared war on Russsia and France. The United Kingdom has declared war on Germany, after Germany invaded Belgium. Austria-Hungary declared war on Russia and Serbia declared war on Germany. -
The U.S. is Neutral
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson announces the U.S. will remain neutral. -
"War Zone"
Germany declares a "war zone" around Great Britain, essentially effecting a submarine blockade where even neutral merchant vessels were to be potential targets. -
Poison Gas
The Second Battle of Ypres begins. It is during this battle that the Germans first use poison gas. -
The Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun begins. The Battle of Verdun was the longest battle of World War I and one of the bloodiest. -
The Battle of Jutland
The Battle of Jutland, the major naval battle of the war, begins. -
Tanks are Introduced
The Battle of the Somme begins. During the Battle of the Somme, tanks are first introduced into battle. -
The U.S. Declares War
The United States declares war on Germany. -
Overthrown
November 7 - The Bolsheviks successfully overthrow the Russian government. -
The Central Powers
The armistice agreed upon between the new Russian government and the Central Powers goes into effect. -
Fourteen Points
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson issues his Fourteen Points to peace. -
A Peace Treaty
Russia signs the Treaty of Brest Litovsk, which is a peace treaty between Russia and the Central Powers. -
Abdicate
German Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicates and flees Germany. -
The Fighting Ends
Germany signs the armistice at Compiegne, France. Fighting ends. -
The Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles officially ends WWI.
