World War I

By carisa.ballard

  • U.S. President Woodrow Wilson announces the U.S. will remain neutral

    After all countries have declared war on eachother this announcement is made.

  • The First Battle of the Marne begins

    Trench warfare begins as soldiers on both sides dig in.

  • Battle of Ypres begins.

  • The Second Battle of Ypres begins.

    It is during this battle that the Germans first use poison gas.

  • The Battle of Gallipoli begins.

  • 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.

    During the Battle of the Somme, tanks are first introduced into battle.

  • The United States declares war on Germany

  • The Battle of Passchendaele

    (also known as the Third Battle of Ypres) begins.

  • The armistice agreed upon between the new Russian government

    the Central Powers goes into effect. first turn of agreement and comprimise

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

  • The Second Battle of the Marne begins

  • Germany signs the armistice at Compiegne, France.

    Fighting ends on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month (i.e. 11 a.m. on November 11).

  • •June 28 - The Treaty of Versailles officially ends WWI.