World War 1 timeline

assassination of the Archduke

Jun 28, 1914

Chose this because it is what first started the world war 1

The United Kingdom declares war on Germany, after Germany invades Belgium.

Aug 4, 1914

Chose this because it was another reason that world war 1 would start.

Battle of Ypres begins.

Oct 19, 1914

Allied and German forces begin the first of what would be three battles to control the city

Germany declares a "war zone" around Great Britain, essentially effecting a submarine blockade where even neutral merchant vessels were to be potential targets.February 19 - The Dardanelles Campaign begins

Feb 4, 1915

proclaiming the North Sea a war zone, in which all merchant ships, including those from neutral countries, were liable to be sunk without warning.

The Battle of Gallipoli begins

Apr 25, 1915

Campaign, was an unsuccessful attempt by the Allied Powers to control the sea route from Europe to Russia during World War I.

The United States declares war on Germany

Apr 6, 1917

President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress for a declaration of war against Germany.

U.S. President Woodrow Wilson issues his Fourteen Points to peace

Jan 8, 1918

in which he outlined what was to become known as his "Fourteen Points".

Germany launches the Spring Offensive.

Mar 21, 1918

The Spring Offensive was Germany’s attempt to end World War One.

The Second Battle of the Marne begins

Jul 15, 1918

the Marne River in the Champagne region of France, the Germans begin what would be their final offensive push of World War I

Treaty of Versailles

Jun 28, 1919

was one of the peace treaties at the end of World War I.