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Allies in WW1
By the year 1907 there were two major alliance systems. One of them ended up being the allied powers which included France, Britain, and Russia. These were later known as the Allied powers. Later included U.S. -
Central Powers
The Central powers in europe consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. Together along with the Ottoman Empire they became known as the central powers. -
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the heir to the Austrian Throne and was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist. His wife Sophia was shot and killed along with him during a drive through the city of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. -
Schlieffen Plan
Germany invaded Belgium, the plan called for a holding action against Russia, combined with a quick drive through Belgium to Paris; after France had fallen, the two German armies would defeat Russia. This marked the first refugee crisis in Brussels, Belgium. -
Sinking of the British Liner Lusitania
U-Boat (untersee), Submarine sunk the British liner Lusitania, killing 1,198 and 128 were americans. This was a response to British starving the Germans through the Blockade where750,000 died. -
Battle of Somme
This battle lasted until mimd november, the British suffered 60,000 casualitieson the first day alone. Final casualties totaled to 1.2 milion.
