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How It Started
Archaduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife are assassinated by serbian terrorist at their parade. -
War Starts
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia -
For The U.S.
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson announces the U.S. will remain neutral during war. -
A Battle Begins
The Battle of Galipolli begins -
Russia's Army
Tsar Nicholas II takes personal control over Russia's armies -
The Battle Of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun begins. The Battle Of Verdun was the longest battle of World War 1 and one of the bloodiest. -
Tsar Nicholas II
Russian Tsar Nicholas II abdicates (resigns) -
The U.S. and Germany
The U.S.declares war on Germany! -
The Bolsheviks
The Bolsheviks successfully overthrow the Russian government. -
Treaty of Brest Litovsk
Russia signs the Treaty of Brest Litovsk, which is a peace treaty between Russia and the Central Powers. -
The Armistice
Germany signs the armistice at Compiegne, France. Fighting ends at 11 a.m. on November 11th. -
War Officialy Ends!
The Treaty Of Versailles officially ends World War 1!