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Assassination
The heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, Archduke Francis Ferdinand, and his wife were visiting in the city of Bosnian city of Sarajevo. This is the start of The Great War. -
UK declares war!
The United Kingdom declares war on Germany, after Germany invades Belgium. -
U.S. Neutral!
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson announces the U.S. will remain neutral. -
Battle of Gallipoli
The Battle of Gallipoli begins. -
Lusitania Sunk
The German U-boats sank the Lusitania. -
Nicholas II
Tsar Nicholas II takes personal control over Russia's armies. -
Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun begins. The Battle of Verdun was the longest battle of World War 1 and was one of the bloodiest. -
Battle of the Somme
The Battle of the Somme begins. During the Battle of the Somme, 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!
The United States declares war on Germany. -
Russian Government Overthrown
The Bolsheviks successfully overthrow the Russian government. -
Armistice
The armistice agreed upon between the new Russian government and the Central Powers goes into effect. -
14 Points
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson issues his Fourteen Points to peace. -
Red Barron shot down
German flying ace, Baron Manfred von Richthofen (more commonly known as the Red Baron), is shot down. -
Armistice signed!
Germany signs the armistice at Compiegne, France. Fighting ends on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. -
WWI is over!
The Treaty of Versailles officially ends World War 1.