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(EU) The Funeral of King EdwardVII
This funeral brought together a lot of world leaders together. It just so happened that he was related to lots of other leaders. A short time later in 1914, the world would be at war. The war would include all of these world leaders. -
(US) President Woodrow Wilson Inaugrated
President Woodrow Wilson, who would serve as commander in chief during World War 1, officially becomes President for the first of two terms. -
(EU) Archduke Franz Ferdinand Shot in Sarajevo
On this day, the Archduke of Austria-Hungary was shot by Gavrilo Princip. This event is often considered the spark for World War 1, which would grow because of entangling alliances. -
Britain Declares War on Germany
German soldiers invaded Belgium and Britain didn't like that very much. Britain told Germany that they had to leave Belgium by August 3rd. Germany put a war plan into place and Belgium got invaded again. So, Britain declared war on Germany. -
Plan 17 (EU)
A mobilization plan made by the French that ultimately failed. -
(EU) Germany Attacks/Declares War on France
Just two days after declaring war on Russia, Alfred von Schlieffen declared war on France. This was a plan in the making. Less than a day later, France declared war on Germany. -
Christmas Truce of 1914
As enemies were fighting at some point they stopped because they thought they should have the christmas spirit and stop fighting for then -
German Zeppelins (EU)
German soldiers used flying weapons called zeppelins that were invented by a man named Count von Zeppelin. They carried bombs and dropped them on Britain cities. -
Sinking of the Lusitania (US)
The Lusitania was a ship that people normally traveled on. It was a British ship. Germany exploded it and even warned people beforehand. Britain let it go anyway. Then, Germany exploded the ship and killed everybody on board. There was some Americans on the ship and this caught Woodrow's attention. -
Death of Edith Cavell (EU)
Edith Cavell was a British nurse who was killed by a firing squad for helping fallen German soldiers. She once said "Every man is a father, husband, or son. -
US chases Pancho Villa (US)
Pancho Villa was a Mexican bandit who was an ex-soldier. He eventually ran into America and slaughtered a good amount of people in Texas. Woodrow Wilson called an army general to hunt down Pancho Villa. -
The Lafayette Escradrille (US)
The Lafayette Escradrille was an American group of soldiers run by French Generals. -
Battle of the Somme (EU)
Known as one of the bloodiest Military battles in history, The Battle of the Somme was fought by the British and French armies against the German army. There was really no clear winner. -
Election of 1916 (US)
In 1916, Democrat Woodrow Wilson and Republican Charles Evan Hughes campaigned for the role of president. Ultimately, Woodrow Wilson won. -
Zimmerman Telegram (EU) (US)
The Zimmerman Telegram was a telegram that was written to the German ambassador. The telegraph told him that he should talk the Mexican ambassador into attacking the southern side of America so that Japan can move in through the west. -
Woodrow Wilson asks Congress for a Declaration of War(US)
On this day President Woodrow asked for Congress's permission to go to war against Germany. -
United States Declares War on Germany(US)
Just 4 days after President Woodrow Wilson asked for permission to declare war on Germany, Congress decided to let America go to war. -
"Over There" (US)
The song "Over There" is written by George M. Cohan and became America's theme for the war. -
The Committee on Public Information (US)
President Wilson formed the group to tear down the Germans by releasing openly racist propaganda. -
The Battle of Cantigny (US)
The Battle of Cantigny was America's offensive war. They were working with the French. -
Battle of Le Hamel (EU)
A successful battle on German forces made by the Australian Army and an American Infantry. -
Battle of St. Mihiel (US)
A battle in which 30,000 American soldiers rushed through German lines.
