World War I Timeline

By RebeccaMarabian

  • The U.S declares war on the Central Powers and sent out troops out to fight after wanting to stay neutral

    The U.S declares war on the Central Powers and sent out troops out to fight after wanting to stay neutral
    Section 1: The Road to War
    The Deadliest War
    War Begins

  • Austria- Hungary declares war on Serbia.This was caused by a Serbian Nationalist from Sarajevo who murdered Franz Ferdinand and his wife.

    Austria- Hungary declares war on Serbia.This was caused by a Serbian Nationalist from Sarajevo who murdered Franz Ferdinand and his wife.
    Section 1:The Road to War
    The Deadliest War
    War Begins

  • Germany declares war on Russia.

    Germany declares war on Russia.
    Section 1: The Road to War
    Deadliest War
    War Begins

  • Germany declares war one France. This happened because Germany planned to attack Russia and France would respect their alliance with them.

    Germany declares war one France. This happened because Germany planned to attack Russia and France would respect their alliance with them.
    Section 1: The Road to War
    The Deadliest War
    War Begins

  • Great Britain Declares war on Germany which was lead by prime minister Herbert Asquith. This was seen to be the start of World War I

    Great Britain Declares war on Germany which was lead by prime minister Herbert Asquith. This was seen to be the start of World War I
    Section 1: The Road to War
    The Deadliest War
    War Begins

  • Tsar Nicholas II was overthrown and provincial government was set up when an uprising began because of food shortage and military defeats

    Tsar Nicholas II was overthrown and provincial government was set up when an uprising began because of food shortage and military defeats
    Section 1: The Road to War
    Entering the War
    Russian Revolution

  • Vladimir Lenin seized the Government and intended to set Russia on the road to communism

    Vladimir Lenin seized the Government and intended to set Russia on the road to communism
    Section 1: The Road to War
    Entering the War
    Russian Revolution

  • Russia and Germany sign a peace agreement. This transfered 30 percent of Russian territory to Germany

    Russia and Germany sign a peace agreement. This transfered 30 percent of Russian territory to Germany
    Section 3: Americans at War
    Setback and Advances
    Russia Makes Peace

  • French Commanders assigned American units to clear out any German troops from the location of Belleau Wood. Intense hand and hand combat continued for about 3 weeks and resulted in many casualties

    French Commanders assigned American units to clear out any German troops from the location of Belleau Wood. Intense hand and hand combat continued for about 3 weeks and resulted in many casualties
    Section 3: Americans at War
    Setbacks and Advances
    Russia Makes peace

  • Germans attempted a drive towards Paris to reinforce the allies. This became known as the Battle of Marne

    Germans attempted a drive towards Paris to reinforce the allies. This became known as the Battle of Marne
    Section 3: Americans at War
    Setback and Advances
    Turning the Tides

  • American and French troop made a counteract near Chateau - Thierry. The French Commander assigned American units to evict Germans from a forested area called Belleau Wood

    American and French troop made a counteract near Chateau - Thierry. The French Commander assigned American units to evict Germans from a forested area called Belleau Wood
    Section 3: Americans at War
    Setback and Advances
    Russia Makes Peace

  • Allied forces pushed farther along to pursue the Battle of Verdun. More than one million American soldiers advanced on fortified German positions and some German defenses crumbled under the assault.

    Allied forces pushed farther along to pursue the Battle of Verdun. More than one million American soldiers advanced on fortified German positions and some German defenses crumbled under the assault.
    Section 3: Americans at War
    Setbacks and Advances
    Battle of Argonne Forest

  • Battle of the Argonne Forest included Germany Army, losing the power to fight and the Allied blockade making it hard for American entry into the war.

    Battle of the Argonne Forest included Germany Army, losing the power to fight and the Allied blockade making it hard for American entry into the war.
    Section 3: Americans at War
    Setback and Advances
    Battle of Argonne Forest

  • The head of the German government sent Wilson a note requesting an armistice based on the Fourteen Points

    The head of the German government sent Wilson a note requesting an armistice based on the Fourteen Points
    Section 3: Americans at War
    The Armistice
    A Harsh Armistice

  • German Delegates reluctantly signed the treaty

    German Delegates reluctantly signed the treaty
    Section 2: Shaping the Peace
    Peace Conference in Paris
    The Treaty of Versailles