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Assassination
Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife are assassinated by Gavrilo Princip. Gavrilo was a Bosnian Serb nationalist who was with The Black Hand who sought to kill the Archduke to unite the south Slav people -
War is declared
After the assassination of the Archduke Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia. They do this in order to establish dominance and crush Serbian nationalism causing the start of WW 1 -
Germany Declarers war on Russia
Germany starts declaring war on russia in due to Germany's support of Austria. As well as to quell the "Russian Aggression" that they use as justifiable reason -
Germany Declarers war on France
Not too long after declaring war on Russia. Germany also declares war on France due to France's allegiance with Russia. -
Germany Invades Belgium/ Great Britain Declares War on Germany
In order to avoid French fortifications Germany decided to cut through Belgium. They refused which resulted in the forceful entry and subsequent invasion of Belgium by Germany.The forceful break of neutrality of Belgium caused for Britain to declare war on Germany. -
Austria-Hungary Invades Russia
In accordance to their alliance with Germany, Austria-Hungary Invades Russia through Persia and Poland. They also invaded as a retaliation from Russia's support of Serbia. -
The first battle of Marne
Just before reaching Paris German forces are stopped by both British and French Forces. The stoppage caused a battle to break out in Marne which ended in a German defeat days later -
The Ottoman Empire Declares war on the Allies
Enver Pasha managed in bringing the Ottoman Empire into the war on the side of the Central Powers Germany and Austria-Hungary. Which made the The Ottoman empire to declare war on the allies -
the Battle of Gallipoli
The Allies attacked the Ottoman empire in the Gallipoli Peninsula and was the first major operation of the war. The battle was fought as way to try and get the Ottomans out of the war before they became a bigger problem. After about 8 months of battle it ended in The Ottoman Empire's victory -
Italy Declares War On Austria-Hungary
Italy Made a secret deal the Allies and thus caused for them to declare war on Austria-Hungary. It's also seen as the fourth war for independence for italy as they joined in in hopes of national unity -
Bulgaria Enters the War
Given offers from both the central powers and the allies. Bulgaria Joined the central powers and declared war on Servia as the war was going in the favor of the Germans. They had hoped to annex the Serbian province of Macedonia. -
Battle of Verdun
Germany began their assault on Verdun but was met with french resistance. The battle would be a turning point as it will halt the german advance and will turn out to be the longest battle in the war -
Battle of Jutland
The Battle of Jutland will be the largest naval battle in the war with 250 ships combined from both sides being in the battle. After a grueling battle it ended in German defeat in secured British dominance over the sea -
The Battle of the Somme
The Battle of the Somme was an allied offense against Germany in Somme. It would become one of the bloodiest battles in history having over a million people either wounded or killed. The battle will end in ally victory with the retreat of Germany -
Telegram interception
The British intercept a telegram from Germany trying to convince Mexico to join the central powers. This will lead to the U.S being pushed to declare war on Germany -
U.S declares war on Germany
The U.S officially declare war on Germany after the American people are furious due to the Zimmerman Telegram. The U.S will side with the allies -
Russian Government Overthrown
Lead by Vladimir Lenin The Bolsheviks would overthrow the Russian government and would then place themselves in power. This happened due to unrest in the people due to the monarch and the war. -
Fourteen Points
President Woodrow Wilson published his "Fourteen Points" for peace. In hopes of trying to end the war and undermine the central powers. -
Russia Pulls Out The War
After the Imperial Government was overthrown Lenin believed that in order for the nation to be rebuilt and stabilize itself that it needs to pull out the war.So peace talks with central powers began and The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was signed and Russia pulled out. -
Battle of Cantigny
The Battle of Cantigny was the first independent U.S operation. It was fought to take back a valuable position from the German's as well as to prove just how capable the U.S was in war. The battle ended in a U.S victory -
Second Battle of The Marne
The Second Battle of The Marne was the last true offensive of the German Empire. The attack was countered when allied forces supported by hundreds of tanks halted them. Being overwhelmed the battle ended in a decisive allied victory and started the major counter offense of the allied side -
Meuse-Argonne Offensive
The final offensive of the allied force was at meuse-argonne and spanned the whole Eastern Front. The importance of the battle was to drive German troops out of france and back into Germany.The battle would last into November and end in Allied victory -
Germany Signs Armistice
At 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month.Germany agrees to and signs and armistice with allied forces putting an end to the fighting. The war has ended after millions of lives were lost and even though fighting was still going on in the Eastern Front everything had gone silent The beginning of the end for the war has started. -
The End of The War
The treaty of Versailles is signed by Germany causing the official end of the war. The U.S also signs a treaty of guaranty, pledging to defend France in case Germany attacks again
