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Franz Ferdinand's assassination in Sarajevo sparked World War 1
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The mobilization of Russia started a chain reaction that leads to the mobilization of the rest of European powers.
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Importance lays in the foundation the war set for the second world war along with the toll the war took on the world
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The first fire started chemical warfare changing the way that war is approached. Science in war became as important as strategy.
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A German submarine sank the passenger liner which carried 128 Americans and a total of 1198 people.
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Kaiser Wilhelm suspends unrestricted submarine warfare to attempt to keep the United States out of the war.
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The introductions of tanks change the tactics of war and allow for paths for infantry causing tactics involving their bulky help.
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German resume unrestricted submarine warfare. Draws the United States into the war.
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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.
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President Wilson outlines his case for war to Congress.
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Congress authorizes a declaration of war against Germany. U.S enters WW1 on the side of France and Britain.
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Wilson signs for the draft authorization.
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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.
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The first major American offensive of the war that leads to larger attacks on German positions.
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American forces attack the German at Chateau-Thierry. Later leads to a larger battle of Belleau Wood.
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U.S Marine Corps fight Germans across an open what field. Many casualties were suffered by the Marine Corps.
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The battle ends with 10,000 American casualties.
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300,000 American troops go into German lines lead by General Pershing.
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Kaiser Wilhelm abdicates ending all Geran hope for victory.
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An armistice is signed ending fighting on the Western front.
