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Archduke Assassination
Franz Ferdinand's assassination in Sarajevo sparked World War 1 -
Russia Mobilizes
The mobilization of Russia started a chain reaction that leads to the mobilization of the rest of European powers. -
World War 1 Begins
Importance lays in the foundation the war set for the second world war along with the toll the war took on the world -
Germans Fire
The first fire started chemical warfare changing the way that war is approached. Science in war became as important as strategy. -
Lusitania Sinks
A German submarine sank the passenger liner which carried 128 Americans and a total of 1198 people. -
Germany Limits Submarines
Kaiser Wilhelm suspends unrestricted submarine warfare to attempt to keep the United States out of the war. -
First Tanks
The introductions of tanks change the tactics of war and allow for paths for infantry causing tactics involving their bulky help. -
Submarines Back
German resume unrestricted submarine warfare. Draws the United States into the war. -
Zimmerman Telegram
This telegram was an attempt to recruit Mexico for the war. Mexico was asked to fight with the Germans if the U.S enters the war. Mexico declined, but the support for the war in the U.S gains momentum. -
Wilson for War
President Wilson outlines his case for war to Congress. -
U.S. Enters War
Congress authorizes a declaration of war against Germany. U.S enters WW1 on the side of France and Britain. -
Selective Service Act
Wilson signs for the draft authorization. -
Germany and Russia Peace
Russia signs a treaty with Germany which causes huge tracts of land. This treaty allows Germany to shift soldier to the Western Front making problems for France, Europe, and U.S. -
Battle of Cantigny
The first major American offensive of the war that leads to larger attacks on German positions. -
Chateau-Thierry
American forces attack the German at Chateau-Thierry. Later leads to a larger battle of Belleau Wood. -
Battle of Belleau Wood
U.S Marine Corps fight Germans across an open what field. Many casualties were suffered by the Marine Corps. -
Belleau Wood Ends
The battle ends with 10,000 American casualties. -
Battle of St. Mihiel
300,000 American troops go into German lines lead by General Pershing. -
Wilhelm Abdicates
Kaiser Wilhelm abdicates ending all Geran hope for victory. -
Armistice Day
An armistice is signed ending fighting on the Western front.
