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Assassination of Archduke Franz Fedinand of Austria
Explanation: On June 28th, 1914 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Archduke of Austria, Franz Ferdinand, was assassinated along with his wife in an open car with low security with it.
Source type: Secondary source.
Source explanantion: It shows the assassinator shooting a gun at Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie with onlookers in the background and some security surrounding them.
Why it's significant: Sparked the start of World War 1 with Austria-Hungary and Serbia against each other. -
Austria-Hungary seek support from Germany
Explanation: Austria-Hungary seek out support for the war from Germany which is against Serbia. First thing that happened in the war thats not a declare or a battle. Germany agrees to the seeked support.
Source type: Quote from website = 'Austria-Hungary was promised unconditional support from Germany.'
Source explanation: This quote is direct from the German, Kaiser Wilhelm II.
Why it's significant: It's the first time in the war that one country reached out to another. Also the first alliance. -
Austria-Hungary sends an ultimatum to Serbia
Explanation: Austria-Hungary sent an ultimatum to Serbia that included a long list of demands they expected to have been accepted. Ultimatum was sent to be answered in 48 hours only. If demands were not met, war would be declared.
Source type: Primary Source.
Source explanation: A picture of what the ultimatum entails such as how long Serbia had to reply and some demands Austria-Hungary wanted Serbia to accept.
Why it's significant: The first anyone had heard about demands to another country. -
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.
Explanation: Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia 5 days after they get an unsatisfactory response from Serbia about the ultimatum with unmet demands.
Source type: This is a primary source from the day Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. Cover of newspaper.
Source explanation: It shows a newspaper with the headlining 'AUSTRIA HAS CHOSEN WAR.' This came out when Serbia was declared of war and 5 days after the ultimatum.
Why it's significant: This is effictively the beginning of the war. -
Germany declares war on Russia.
Explanation: Germany declares war on Russia after Russia mobilizes and Germany warns to stop. Germany hears that mobilization is only pointed at Austria-Hungary although Russia does not stop and Germany decrees.
Source type:Picture is from a day after the decree of war. Primary source.
Source explanation:Shows a newspaper with the top headline 'GERMANY DECLARES WAR ON RUSSIA' and is shown to be done a day after it has been announced.
Why it's significant:Has led to quick decisions in the war. -
Germany invasion of Belguim
Explanation: German invasion of Belguim after Germany sent an ultimatum to Belguim to pass through their country mainly to get to the French.Belgium disagreed and in the end: German's victory.
Source type: Primary source picture. of German infantry.
Source explanation: Shows German soldiers walking through what seems to be a field of flowers to pass through or get to the Belguim.
Why it's significant: Was the first time German army had actually gone to war in the war. Was very big and noticeable -
Serbia declares war on Germany.
Explanation: Serbia declares war on Germany all the while Serbia is already underthreat by Austria-Hungary who is allied with Germany.
Source type: Primary source picture of newspaper.
Source explanation: This source is a front of a newspaper with a headline saying 'WAR DECLARED BY ALL' and sub headings that make comments on how people don't know who is at war and who is allied.
Why it's significant: Shows that the war is big and other countries are getting more and more involved in the war. -
The Battle of Haelen
Explanation:The Battle of Haelen begins as one of the first battles of World War 1and as a calvary battle. Resided in Belgium and labeled as a Belgium victory.
Source type: This is what seems to be a photo or drawing of what happened during the battle.
Source explanation: The source shows a calvary battle with men on horses on a field with some men on the ground depicting their demise with wounds.
Why it's significant: Was a battle at the beginning of WW1 and was done very skillfully. -
Serbia defeats Austria-Hungary in the Battle of Cer.
Explanation: Fought in the early stages of the war, the Battle of Cer occured between Austria-Hungary and Serbia near the the Cer Mountains (thus the name).
Source type:Primary source picture of men going through a village on horses.
Source explanation: The picture depicts either men coming from war or going to war for the Battle of Cer.
Why it's significant:It was (the battle) "part of the very first Austria-Hungarian invasion of Serbia." Also known to be a Serbian victory. -
Australian forces occupy German New Guinea.
Explanation: The Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force volunteers to go to German New Guinea to destroy wireless stations that are german operated. Shortly after WW1 began.
Source type: Primary source picture of men in German New Guinea.
Source explanation:The photo shows what seems to be German soldiers behind Australian soldiers showing that all wireless stations and German forces were now in control of the Australians.
Why it's significant:Showed a certain small victory for them. -
The first Bttle of Ypres
Explanation: The firat Bttle of Ypres started in october with opponents including France, Belgium and the UK against the German empire.To control the cities is the main contention.
Source type:Primary source picture of soldiers.
Source explanation:shows about 6 men walking through a muddy trench holding a stretcher with an injured body on it. Surroundings are shown to be bleak and muddy.
Why it's significant:he battle was labeled as a very important one between the opponents and very tactical. -
Unofficial Christmas Truce
Explanation: Although there were lots of battles doing on during the first Christmas in WW1, a temporary unofficial christmas truce was put in place in the spirit.
Source type: Primary source from a news blog.
Source explanation: This picture shows both German and British troops fraternizing on christmas day in the spirit of the holiday.
Why it's significant: This was the first time opposing sides had come together in a truce in the war. -
Germany first uses poison gas.
Explanation: Germany unleashed more than 150 tonnes of deadly chlorine gas suprising it's allies and enemies, mainly for the fact that no one else had used that sort of weaponry in the war.
Source type: Seconday source picture.
Source explanation: This picture shows German troopers, led by an officer, emerging from a thick cloud of phosgene poison gas.
Why it's significant:This was the first time a country had used this sort of weaponry which meant that it paved the way for many other countries. -
Gallipoli Campaign
Explanation: An Australian campaign that took place on the Gallipoli Peninsula which was the Ottoman Empire against the British Empire. In the end, the Gallipoli campaign failed due to poor command but they also needed bigger soldiers and forces.
Source type: Primary source picture
Source explanation:It shows Turkish and Anzac soldiers sitting on the battlegrounds of Gallipoli.
Significance: The day that it started, April 25, is now a day where we remember and celebrate all ANZAC soldiers. -
Serbia is invaded by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Bulgaria.
Explanation: Serbia is invaded by Germany, Austria-Hungary and Belguim after having been decreed of war and declaring war on the others.
Source type: Primary source of troops fighting against their opponents.
Source explanation: This is a photo of Austrian, German and Bulgarian soldiers facing off some of the Serbian army and executing them.
Why it's significant: It is shown how opponents would face off each other and also shows how powerful something can be, no matter their fight or army. -
Serbia's army collapses.
Explanation:Following the invasion of attacks on their country, Serbia's army collapses and retreats through Albania in order to find a safer place. Serbian army had also been accused of commiting serious crimes.
Source type:Primary source pic.
Source explanation:This photo shows the Serbian army and villagers trekking through the Albanian mountains in very harsh conditions.
Why it's significant:These events of Serbia being accused from Albania had contributed to the animosity between the two. -
The Battle of the Somme begins.
Explanation:Lasting until November, 1916, the Battle of the Somme was a long one. Resididng in France with it's belligerents, the British Empire and France against the German Empire, the result was inconclusive.
Source type:Primary source picture.
Source explanation:British soldiers are shown eating rations in a valley during the battle in October,1916.
Significance: Was one of the battles in the war that symbolised the horrors of war. Particular battle also had lots of casualties and no winner. -
The Battle of the Somme ends.
Explanation: After 4 long months of bloody warfare, the Battle of the Somme is put to an end. Ends with no winners and enormous casualties.
Source type: Primary source picture.
Source explanation:Shows a French village called Pozières taken during the the battle in August. Picture shows a very bleak and broken battleground.
Significance: This specific battle was shown to be one of the worst wars with pictures to prove and a mass of casualties. -
The United States declare war on Germany.
Explanation: The United States of America declare war on Germany but not everyone is happy about it; althoughsome of their allies are all for bringing Germany down.
Source type: Primary source picture of a newspaper.
Source explanation: Newspaper front cover with headline describing war is decreed by the U.S. Is a U.S newspaper.
Significance: was important as some people believedto not do it would be smart but the U.S thought it might bring down Germany. -
Greece declares war on the Central Powers.
Explanation: Despite promising to remain neutral in the war and even signing a defense reaty with Serbia, Greece declares war on the Central Powers (Austria-Hungary & Germany).
Source type: Secondary source picture.
Source explanation: Picture is of prime minister of that time who had the final say: Eleftherios Venizelos.
Significance: Very important as Greece had decided to stay neutral but ultimately joined the war. -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.
Explanation:Brought the end of war to Russia and Germany after many years of war.
Source type: Primary source picture.
Source explanation: Has many important people from both countries together sorting out a treaty.
Significance:Marked an end of a long war between two countries and helped stabilize the two to become friendly. -
Operation Faustschlag.
Explanation: Otherwise known as the Eleven days war, it was famous for being the last major action from Central Powers offensive.
Source type:Primary source picture.
Source explanation:Shows men on horses going in one direction in a village with people looking on.
Significance: Was the last action that was big on the Eastern Front. After the attack, there was no other major battles or attacks. -
The Armstice.
Explanation:The agreement between the Germans and it's allies to officially end the war. Very hard to organise it but in the end, ended the war.
Source type:Secondary source drawing.
Source explanation:Shows a soldier saluting and the headline saying 'Armstice Day' with the date.
Significance:Signified the end of the war and treaties coming into place with countries being at peace. The final 'peace negotiation'.
