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The Great War
The Great War: Archduke Franz Ferdinand's death to Treaty of Versailles -
Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Wife Assassinated
Killed in Serbia, the heir to the Austrian Hungary Empire's is the spark that ignited the bonfire of the Great War -
Austria-Hungary Declares War on Serbia
One month later, his father declares war, -
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The Alliances Take Effect
Serbia's ally Russia declares war on Austria-Hungary, Germany declares war on Russia, France, and neutral Belgium. As a result of Germany declaring war on Belgium, Britain is dragged into the war and declares war on Germany. Then, Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia. -
Submarine Blockade
U-Boats are set around England and told that any ship approaching British shores is fair game. -
Lusitania Sinks
1,198 civilian casualties, including 128 American civilians -
The Zimmerman Plot
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U.S. Declares War
The U.S. declares war for many reasons, including the sinking of the Lusitania and George Zimmerman's telegraph. -
Russia Withdraws
With the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, signed by the new leaders of Russia, Russia leaves the war, leaving the Allies feeling betrayed. -
Battle of Amiens
A German victory in France -
Battle of Argonne Forest
A decisive battle that the Americans won, and in which Alvin York earned his Medal of Honor -
Treaty of Versailles
At 11 am, on the 11th day of the 11th month, the Treaty of Versailles was signed, ending the war
