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Francis Ferdinand assassinated at Sarajevo
This event is blamed for the start of World War 1. The heir to the Austro- Hungarian Empire is shot to death with his wife. This is a devastating attack on the empire -
Britain declares war on Germany
Britain declared war on Germany at midnight German time. Part of the telegram said "We draw the sword with a clean conscience and clean hands.” -
First Battle of Ypres
This was one of the early battles in the war. This battle was fought in western Belgium. This battle included Belgium, France, and the United Kingdom. -
The first Zeppelin raid on Britain
Two German Zeppelins left their base at Fuhlsbüttel, Hamburg and went to Humberside in England. There were poor weather condition so the pilots abandon their target and headed instead for the East Anglian coastline. -
The Lusitania was sunk by a German U-boat
The Lusitania was torpedoed by a German U- boat without warning. More importantly, 128 Americans died so this anger America greatly. -
The Germans captured Warsaw from the Russians
The Soviet troops liberated the Polish capital which was controlled by the Russians. Warsaw surrendered September 27th. -
Battle of Jutland
This was a battle of the Navies on the ocean. The British Navy was versus the German Navy -
End of the Brusilov Offensive
The Brusilov Offensive ended. This was a fight know of the June Advance. This was a fight between Austria- Hungria, the Russian Empire, and the German Empire. -
Lloyd George becomes British Prime Minister
Lloyd George becomes British Prime Minister who was previously a statesman. He was over many things before he became prime minister. -
USA declared war on Germany
The USA declared war on Germany hours after Germany declared war on the USA. Rosevelt signed the documents for war. -
British tanks won a victory at Cambrai
This was the first large scale using of tanks in war. There were 5 infantry divisions and three tanks had a surprise attack. -
Britain captured Jerusalem from the Turks
Britain captured Jerusalem from the Turks because Jerusalem surrendered. Church bells in Rome and Jerusalem rang out. -
Germany’s navy mutinied
Germany’s navy mutinied. Germany refused to obey orders. This was toward the last days of war -
Kaiser William II abdicated
This was a large moment because the Kaiser was no more. Wilhelm's abdication was announced by Chancellor Prince Max von Baden. -
Germany signed an armistice with the Allies
This is the official end date of the war. The war ended at 5 in the morning German time.
