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WW1 Begains
In June 28 1914, a Serbian terrorist Assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife while they were visiting Sarajevo. -
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World War 1
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War with Serbia
Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia. -
War on Russia
Germany mobilizes her armed forces and declares war on Russia. -
Germany enters war
Germany declares war on neutral Belgium and invades in a right flanking move designed to defeat France quickly. As a result of this invasion, Britain declares war on Germany. -
Submarine blockade
Germany declares a submarine blockade of Great Britain. Any ship approaching England is considered a legitimate target.Germany declares a "war zone" around Great Britain, essentially effecting a submarine blockade where even neutral merchant vessels were to be potential targets. -
Gas
The Second Battle of Ypres begins. It is during this battle that the Germans first use poison gas. -
Germany Challenges
Germany responds to U.S. anger by ceasing to sink ships without warning. -
Gas used
British use gas in battle near Loos, but shifting winds cause 60,000 British casualties. -
Verdun Battle
The Battle of Verdun begins. The Battle of Verdun was the longest battle of World War I and was one of the bloodiest. -
A Warning
US President Wilson publicly warns Germany not to continue unrestricted submarine warfare policies. -
Battle
The Battle of Jutland, the major naval battle of the war, begins. -
Somme War begains
The Battle of the Somme begins. During the Battle of the Somme, tanks are first introduced into battle -
Caught
Germany sends the secret Zimmerman Telegram to Mexico in an effort to entice Mexico to join the war. The British intercept and decipher the coded message. -
War
The United States declared war on Germany -
Fourteen Point
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson issues his Fourteen Points to peace. -
Treaty
Russia signs the Treaty of Brest Litovsk, which is a peace treaty between Russia and the Central Powers. -
Fresh start
German republic is found. -
World War 1 Ends
The German surrender to Allies. -
New Deal
Germany signs the armistice at Compiegne, France. Fighting ends on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month -
The Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was signed.