World War 1

World War 1

1914

Archduke Franz Ferdinand, prince to the Austria-Hungary throne, is assassinated, Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia, Germany declares war on Russia, Germany declares war on France as part of the Schlieffen Plan, Germany invades Belgium. Britain declares war on Germany, the Ottoman Empire declares war on the Allies.

World War 1

1915

The Germans begin to use submarines, The Allies attack the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Gallipol, Bulgaria enters the war by declaring war on Serbia.

World War 1

1916

The Battle of Verdun begins between France and Germany, The largest naval battle of the war, the Battle of Jutland, is fought between Britain and Germany in the North Sea, The Battle of the Somme begins.

World War 1

1917

Germany tries to convince Mexico to join the war, The Russian Revolution begin, The United States enters the war, declaring war on Germany, The Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, overthrow the Russian government, The Russians agree to peace with the Central powers and leave the war.

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1918

President Woodrow Wilson issues his "Fourteen Points" for peace and an end to the war, Germany launches the Spring Offensive, The Second Battle of the Marne begins, Germany agrees to an armistice and the fighting comes to an end at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month.

World War 1

1919

The Treaty of Versailles is signed by Germany and World War I comes to an end.