World War I Timline

Assassination

Jun 28, 1914

Archduke Franz Ferdinand (heir to the Austro- Hungarian throne) are assassinated in Sarajevo, Boznia - Herzegovina.

Germany Declares War

Aug 1, 1914

Germany delares war on Russia and France, and invades neutral Luxebourg and Belgium; World War I begins.

The CHristmas Truce

Dec 1, 1914

Soldiers from noth side come out of their trenches and share drinks and greetings on Christmas Eve.

Zeppelin Raid

Jan 1, 1915

The first Zeppelin Raid on Britain.

Belgium Triumph

Apr 1, 1915

The Germans are driven back ny Ypres (Belgium)

Gallipoli

Apr 25, 1915

The landing at Gallipoli.

Lusitiania sinks

May 1, 1915

A German U-boast sinks the Lustiania, killing 1198 people, including 128 Americans; this event contributes to the decision of the USA to enter the war in 1917.

The Lone Pine Battle

Aug 1, 1915

Battles of Lone Pine and the Nek at Gallipoli.

Gallipoil Evacuation

Dec 1, 1915

The evacuation from Gallipoli.

Western Front

Jan 1, 1916

The stalemate continues on the Western Front.

Battle of Somme

Jul 1, 1916

The Battle of Somme; tanks are used for the first time.

First Conscrption Plebiscite

Oct 1, 1916

The first conscription plebiscite in Australia is narrowly defeated.

Passchendaele Battle

Jan 1, 1917

Fighting continues on the Western Front; battles are fought at Passchendaele, Ypres, Pozieres and Bullecourt.

USA

Apr 1, 1917

The USA joins the war.

Russia Revolution

Oct 1, 1917

Communist revolution in Russsia. A key moment in the Russian Revolution: the storming of the Winter Palace in 1917.

The Paris Peace Conference

Jan 1, 1919

The Paris Peace Conference is held to decide the fate of Germany: the Treaty of Versallies is drawn up.