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World War I
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Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand was shot by Princip on June 28, 1914. His death was tragic but also ironic. Earlier that day, a bomb was thrown at Ferdinand & his wife, but it rolled back and wounded many police officers. The wounded were sent to the hospital and later that day, the Archduke & his wife got in a car and headed to the hospital to visit the policemen. Princip was standing on the sidewalk and saw Ferdinand and his wife driving by. He responded quickly, drew his gun and shot the couple point-blank. -
Germany invades Belgium
On July 24, Belgium announced that they would stay neutral if a war broke out. A few weeks later, Germany declares war on Belgium on August 13, 1914. Germany first invaded Luxembourg and then proceeded to the city of Liege. -
Battle of Tannenberg
Russia and Germany were fighting from August 26-30, 1914. This was called the Battle of Tannenberg. At the end of the battle, there was complete destruction of the Russian Second Army. -
Battle of the Marne
The Battle of the Marne was a turning point in the war. It began on September 5, 1914. After 8 days of battle, German offensive was stopped. The Allies won and the Battle of the Marne was named after the Marne River. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
The RMS Lusitania was torpedoed by a German U-boat U-20 and sank in 18 minutes. About 1,198 people were killed and roughly 761 survived. Many US citizens were on board the Lusitania when it sank. This was a turning point in the war because the United States was not happy that their people were killed in a war they weren't even fighting. -
The Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun was one of the longest and hardest battles fought in World War I. It lasted from February 21 to December 18, 1916. It was fought between the German and French armies. It was estimated around 714,231 casualties throughout the entire battle. It was long and gruesome. -
Zimmerman Telegram
The British give President Woodrow Wilson a message through the Zimmerman Telegram from Germany saying that Mexico should join the war on the side of Germany in case the United States entered the war. -
Wilson Wants War
President Woodrow Wilson proposes to Congress that the United States join the war. Congress moves on to accept his request and the United States enters the war a few days later on April 6, 1917. -
Battle of St. Mihiel
General Perishing leads America to victory on September 23, 1918. Around 110,000 French troops under general John J. Perishing went against German positions. The U.S. Air Army helped tremendously in the victory of the war. -
The War Ends
World War I, or the Great War, ended on November 11, 1918. Germany signed an agreement with the Allies on this day. This was the war "To end all wars."
