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World War I Timeline
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Assassination Of Franz
The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir tp the throne of Austria-Hungary empire. This ignited the spark of the beginning of the war. -
Christmas Truce
Unofficial truce declared by soldiers. Both sides began singing and eventually soldiers filled "No mans land" and began a small soccer game. For a short period of time both sides got along. -
Germans Begin Using Poison Gas
First use of poison gas by German troops causing second war of Ypres. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
U-boat sinks the Lusitania, with loss of many American lives causing a German-US diplomatic crisis. -
Serbian Exile
Austria-Germany-Belgium forces invade Serbia.They over power and Exile the Serbian army. -
Battle Of Jutland
Recorded as the largest naval battle over the course of the war. Ultimately it had no clear victor. -
Introduction of Tanks
During the battle of Somme, tanks are introduced for the first time by the German army. -
Introduction Of Airplanes
The first airplanes were used in combat (aside from the Zeppelin) by the German forces. -
Zimmerman Telegram
The Zimmeran Telegram is intercepted on February 24th and is published in the US press. Swears aliance between Mexico and Germany. -
First US-France Division
The first US troops arrive in France and become the very first division. -
US intervention in Serbia
President Woodrow Wilson agrees to interveen and help Serbia.