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Germany declares war on Russia
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Germany declares war on france
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The United Kingdom declares war on Germany
After Germany invades Belgium. -
U.S will remain neutral
U.S President Woodrow Wilson announces that U.S will remain neutral in the war. -
The Battle of Tannenberg begins.
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Battle of Ypres begins
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The unofficial Christmas truce is declared
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The Second Battle of Ypres begins
It is during this battle that the Germans first use poison gas. -
The Battle of Gallipoli begins.
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Lusitania is sunk
The British ocean liner RMS Lusitania is sunk by German U-boat, U-20 -
The Battle of Verdun begins
The Battle of Verdun was the longest battle of World War I and was one of the bloodiest. -
The Battle of the Somme begins
Tanks are first introduced into battle. -
Zimmerman Telegram
Germany sends the secret Zimmerman Telegram to Mexico in an effort to entice Mexico to join the war. The British intercept and decipher the coded message. -
U.S declares war on Germany
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The Bolsheviks Revolution
The Bolsheviks successfully overthrow the Russian government. -
14 Points
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson issues his Fourteen Points to peace. -
Germany signs the armistice at Compiegne
Fighting ends on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month -
The Treaty of Versailles
officially ends WW1