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Franz Ferdinand is assassinated
The king of Austria-Hungaria was killed in Sarvejo. Both him and his wife where shot. He was shot in the neck and his wife was shot in the abdomen. There were a few attempts to kill him, but none succeeded, until 1914. -
Austrio-Hungarian's Declare War
The Austrio-Hungarian empire declare war on Serbia. They send a telegram to Serbia saying that because of Serbia not answering a note, they are declaring war. -
Declaring War Everywhere
2 days after declaring war on Russia, Germany declares war with France. Also, Germany invades Belguim, who was nuetral. A day later, Britian declares war on Germany. -
Austria invades Russia
On this day, Austria sends about 200,000 troops to Serbia. They later lost this battle because of the superior Serbian army and lack of ammunition. The battle 9might have been lost, but the war has just begun. -
Turkey enters the war
Turkey enters the war on Germany's side. Warfare dominates the western front. -
First air raid
The first German air raid used on Britian. Two zepplin bombs were dropped on Great Britian. This is the first zepplin bomb ever used, before the just used gas filled balloons. -
Lusitania Sunk!
An American cruise ship was attacked and sunk by German U-boats. Even after several warnings of U-boats in the area, the captain didn't turn around. They were then sunk of the coast of South Ireland. -
Italy joins the game
Italy declares war with Germany and Austria. They now officially have joined the war. -
The Disaster Of Gallipoli
Gallipoli was a plan created by Winston Churchill to end the war by creating a newer bigger war. Personally, I think it was probably the worst idea, stop violence with more violence. Even though this plan worked at first, it ended miserably with a ton of Allied deaths. -
"King Edward VII" sunk
Kign Edward VII was sunk of the coast of Northern Scotland. This ship was the lead ship of the Royal Navy battleships, all of the battleships in her fleet were sunk. -
German gunboat sunk
A German gunboat was actually sunk by and ex-German boat. The boat sunk was named the "Hedwig Von Wissman. -
Germany Declares War on Portugal
On this day, Germany drags Portugal into World War 1. Six days later, Austrio-Hungary copies Germany, and also declares war with Portugal. -
The Brusilov Offensive ends
The Brusilov Offensive was basically the Russian's last attempt after losing in the war alot. It worked well until it ended on this day. -
First use of tanks
The first time that tanks have ever been used were used in a battle in Soome. The tanks were issued by the British air force. -
Germany Starts Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
This when Germany sinks merchant ships without warning. This is a major reason why the USA joined WW1. Unrestricted submarine warfare is basically when the Germans intercepted our trading and destroyed alot of merchant ships. -
USA Joins!
USA declares war with Germany on this important day for americsn history. We are now part of World War 1. This happens a few months after we cut off communications with Germany. -
Tanks Victory
British tanks won a Victory for Germany. They won on the battle of Cambria. -
The 14 points
Woodrow Wilson first presents the 14 points plan instead of the treaty of Versaille. It was first adderessed in a speech that Wilson told. -
Germany and Russia sign treaty
The treaty of Brest-Litovsk is signed and ends the war between Germany and Russia. It was made so Russia could start concentrating on itself and stop spending so much money on war. -
THE WAR OFFICIALLY ENDS
On this day the war ends -
The War Officially ends!
Germany signs with the allies, ending the first world war and what was thought to be the only world war at the time. -
Peace Conference
A peace conference was hel in Paris. This will be one of the many conferences held in Paris regarding the treaty of versaille. -
The treaty of Versaille signed
The treaty of Versaille was signed by all of the still battling countries. Even though Germany signed it reluncty.
