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The Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
This is thought of to be the cause of the war. A teenage Serbian Nationalist shot him as well as his wife in Sarajevo. -
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World War
The war lasted a little over four years. -
Germany declares war on Russia
Due to Russia's support of Serbia, Germany were going to assist in Austrian-Hungary's efforts. This led to the declaration of war. -
Germany declares war on France
Schlieffen made the strategy of deciding to fight a "two-front" war, later that day, France returned the declaration. -
UK declares war upon Germany
Germany attacked France through Belgium and due to the fact British ports are close to Belgium, as a precaution, war was declared. -
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Invasion of Serbia
The Central powers invade Serbia and force the troops out of the country. -
First use of Poison Gas
The Germans use Xylyl Bromide and kill about 1,000 Russian troops. Then Chlorine gas was used and killed about 7,000 of the French, British & Canadian troops. -
The Gallipoli Campaign
The allies attempt to take the Gallipolian Peninsula. However, they can't advance & suffer a significant defeat and lose around 228,000+ troops in the efforts. -
Lusitania Attack & Sinking
The Lusitania which was a civilian liner, was attacked by a German U-boat killing about 1,200 which also was composed of 128 Americans. This forces the U.S. to join the war. -
British Conscription
Heavy casualties cause a need for more men so all single men without vital jobs for the war between the ages of 18 to 41 were drafted. -
Battle of Verdun
This battle is known as the longest battle of WWI. French Troops engage on a series of forts in Verdun. When all is said and done in the battle, 300,000 men are lost. -
Battle of Jutland
Th biggest naval battle of the war and is caused by Germany taking a risk to attack a British fleet. The British lose more ships but still cause the Germans to retreat. -
Battle of Somme
One of the worst conflicts in the war, a half a million casualties are dealt to both sides but the allies advance 5 miles past the Somme front on the west. -
Zimmerman Telegram
Germany proposed an alliance with Mexico and offers to return to Mexico the land lost to the U.S. Implying attacks on the U.S. -
Russian Revolution
An uprising in Russia causes new lead and leads to Russia leaving the war by signing an armistice. -
American Intervention
America declares war on Germany as a precaution to German threats and attacks. -
Greece offers support
Greece joins the war on the side of the allies and adds to the efforts. -
American Offensive 'Hundred Days'
America gets aggressive and with ally assistance, they began a counter-attack and caused the German retreat. -
German takes to the French the Spring Offensive
Due to Russia leaving the war, they attack France and push the miles 40 miles back. -
Germany Isolation
With Austria-Hungary signing an armistice, Germany is now the only country in the Central Powers therefore leaving them to fight alone against the Allies, -
German Armistice
This brings the war to an end on the 11th day of the 11th month at 11A.M.
