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(EU) Funeral of King Edward VII
This was one of the last assemblies before the first World War shattered the bonds that united the interwoven monarchies. -
(US) President Woodrow Wilson Inaugurated
President Woodrow Wilson, who would serve as commander in chief during World War I, officially becomes President for the first of two terms. -
(EU) Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand Shot in Sarajevo
On this day, the Arch Duke of Austria-Hungary was shot by Gavrilo Princip. This event is often considered the spark of World War I, which would grow because if entangling alliances. -
(EU) Germany attacks/declares war on France
Germany declared war because Archduke Franz Ferdinand was shot and killed which started WWI -
(EU) Britain Declares War on Germany
Britain declares war because Germany attacked France through Belgium and Belgium was an ally of Britain -
(EU) Battle of Tannenberg
This was a battle fought between Russia and Germany. 50,000 Russians died and around 92,000 were taken as prisoners. It also resulted in Russia's army almost destroyed. -
(EU) Battle of Masurian Lakes
This was also another battle between Germany and Russians. The results was another defeat for the second time against Germany. The battle ended on September 14, 1914. -
(EU) First Battle of Ypres
It was Germany against Belgian and British soldiers that were fighting for Ypres. It was one of the early battles of the war. -
(EU) Christmas Truce of 1914
People from both sides had a peaceful day even though they were at war. Both sides got together to exchange gifts and play football. -
(EU) Second Battle of Ypres
The Germans surprised allied soldiers with 150 tons of lethal chlorine gas. The allied soldiers were waiting for the Germans but the Germans shot the gas at them from 4 miles but they did not take advantage from it and the allies got to their position. -
(EU) Armenian Genocide
Around 600,000 to 1.5 million Armenians died. The Ottoman Empire were the ones that killed the Armenians. The Ottoman Empire did not like Christians. -
(US) Sinking of the Lusitania
This happened during the first world war and it was torpedoed by a Germany U-boat and made it sink in 18 minutes -
(US) US Chases Pancho Villa
The US was trying to get a Mexican but failed to capture him and this proved that they would not do that good in war because they couldn't catch a single man. -
(EU) Battle of Jutland
This was a naval battle by Britain. They were battling Germany. Germany used the U-Boats against Britain trade. British lost and they were disappointed in Jutland. -
(EU) Battle of the Somme
This was one of the largest battle of WWI. The British suffered more than 57,000 casualties. It lasted from July 1,1916 to November 1, 1916 -
(US) Election of 1916
This election was won by Woodrow Wilson and he defeated Charles Evans Hughes. Woodrow Wilson was also going for re-election. -
(US/EU) Zimmerman Telegram
Zimmerman sent a letter to a Ambassador in Mexico but it got decoded by British Spies. The letter was about how Mexico was going to attack the U.S -
(US) Woodrow Wilson asks Congress for a Declaration of War
A president does not have the power to declare war, which is why he asked congress to declare war on Germany. -
(US) United States Declares War on Germany
It was 82 to 6 that wanted to go to war with Germany. There were many reasons why they joined the war. The main reason was because of the Zimmerman Telegram. -
(US) Battle of Cantigny
US captures the village, Cantigny, from Germany. With help from France they defeated Germany. There were around 200 soldiers killed. This was also a US First Major Victory. -
(US) Battle of Belleau Wood
This war occurred during the German Spring Offensive. This is the first large-scale battle fought by American Soldiers. There were around 10,000 dead, wounded, or missing in action. -
(US) Battle of Chateau-Thierry
This was one of the first action of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF). This was the part of the Second Battle of the Marne. It also happened during the German Spring Offensive. -
(US) Battle of St. Mihiel
This was a major battle in WWI and involved the AEF. French troops and AEF were lead by American, General John J. Pershing. -
(US) Meuse-Argonne Offensive
They were fighting from September 26- November 11. This was the final battle of WWI. AEF had 26,277 killed and 95,786 wounded.
