World War 1 Timeline

  • The Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

    The Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
    Archduke Ferdinand was the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary. He was assassinated in Sarajevo, and it was believed by the Austria government that the Serbian government were the ones who planned it.
  • "Why Can't We Be Friends?"

    "Why Can't We Be Friends?"
    Britain tried to make a conference between the European powers to try and make things better. France, Italy, and Russia agree to attend, but Germany said "Nah, I'm good".
  • I Declare a Thumb War!

    Austria-Hungary declares war on Germany....
  • Another One

    Another One
    Germany declares war on Russia. France and Belgium begin full mobilization.....
  • Oops They Did It Again...

    Oops They Did It Again...
    Germany declares war on France and invades Belgium. Britain gives a choice to Berlin demanding that they withdrawal from Belgium. Germany ignores it... like always.
  • Fight Back!

    Fight Back!
    Britain declares war on Germany.
  • Gettin' Messy

    Gettin' Messy
    Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia.
  • They Have Landed

    They Have Landed
    The First of British troops land on French territory.
  • SERIOUSLY?!?!

    SERIOUSLY?!?!
    Britain and France declare war on Austria-Hungary, which also invades Serbia.
  • This is Ridiculous...

    This is Ridiculous...
    Russia invades Germany.
  • The Race To The Sea

    The Race To The Sea
    Both sides try to outflank each other to get to the North Sea. Both sides begin to dig in and the infamous Western Front of trench lines is born.