World War I By C Palmer Jun 28, 1914 The Assassination of Archuke Ferdinand Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand Jul 28, 1914 Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia Austria-Hungary wants war with Serbia Aug 4, 1914 Britain declares war on Germany. Britian wants war with Germany Period: Sep 6, 1914 to Sep 10, 1914 First battle of Marne First battle of WW1 Period: Apr 25, 1915 to Jan 9, 1916 Gallipoli Battle of Gallipoli May 7, 1915 Lusitania sunk Lusitaina sinks Period: Feb 21, 1916 to Dec 18, 1916 Battle of Verdun Verdun battle Feb 25, 1917 Ziimmerman sends a telegram Zimmerman telegram Period: Jul 31, 1917 to Nov 10, 1917 Third Ypres Campaign The war on the Western Front Dec 7, 1917 U.S. declares war on Austria-Hungary. U.S.decides to fight Austria-Hungary Jan 8, 1918 14 point peace programme Woodrow Wilson presented the 14 point peace program Period: Aug 8, 1918 to Aug 11, 1918 Battle of Amiens Amiens battle Nov 11, 1918 Armistice Day Armistice day signing Jan 10, 1920 Treaty of Versailles Treaty of Versailles