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Austria Hungary declares War on Spain
The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand caused Austria-Hungary to declare war against spain.
The Road to War
The Deadliest War
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Germany declares war on Russia
The Road to War
The Deadliest War
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German invades France
The Road to War
The Deadliest War
War Begins -
Great Britain declares war on Germany
The alliance system drew a lot of countries into the war.
The Road to War
The Deadliest War
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The Battle of Marne
The First World War battle. Germany embarked a retreat that ended north of the Aisne River.
Americans at war
Setback and Advances
Russia makes peace -
The Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun was to make General Philipe Petain a hero in France.
Americans at War
Setbacks and Advantages
Russia Makes Peace -
The Battle of Somme
This battle started because the French army fighting at Verdun was going to weaken the German army.
Americans at War
Setbacks and Advantages
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Tsar Nicholas II gets Overthrown
Military defeats and food shortages led to an uprise. Tsar Nicholas II was overthrown. This removed america's final obstacle into the war.
The Road to War
Entry into the War
Declaring War -
America declares war on the Central Powers
The U.S. is officially in the war. America was upset that the Listuiana was sunken and 128 Americans died.
The Road to War
The Deadliest War
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Bolsheviks seize government
Under the leadership of Vladimir Ladin, the Bolsheviks seized the government.
Americans at War
Setbacks and Advantages
Russia makes Peace -
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was a peace treaty between the Bolshevik Government of Soviet Russia and the Central Powers. This treaty ended World War 1 for Russia.
Americans at War
Setbacks and Advantages
Germany Attacks -
Germany's attack on Chateau
German army unleashed a series of daring attacks. One of the attacks was in the town of Chateau Thierry. The French commander assigned american unit to evict the German Troops.
Americans at War
Setbacks and Advantages
Germany Attacks -
The Battle of Argonne
The Battle of the Argonne was weakened by influenza and deprived of supplies by the allied blockade that had tightened since america’s entry into the war.
Americans at War
Joining the Fight
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The War is Over
World War 1 has ended. All of the soldiers were very surprised. 4 million americans.
Americans at War
The Armistice
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The Treaty of Versailles
German delegates reluctantly signed the treaty of Versailles.
Shaping the Peace
Peace Conference in Paris
The Treaty of Versailles