World War I Timline

By chloelevinge
  • Assassination

    Assassination

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

    Germany Declares War

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

    The CHristmas Truce

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

    Zeppelin Raid

    The first Zeppelin Raid on Britain.
  • Belgium Triumph

    Belgium Triumph

    The Germans are driven back ny Ypres (Belgium)
  • Gallipoli

    Gallipoli

    The landing at Gallipoli.
  • Lusitiania sinks

    Lusitiania sinks

    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

    The Lone Pine Battle

    Battles of Lone Pine and the Nek at Gallipoli.
  • Gallipoil Evacuation

    Gallipoil Evacuation

    The evacuation from Gallipoli.
  • Western Front

    Western Front

    The stalemate continues on the Western Front.
  • Battle of Somme

    Battle of Somme

    The Battle of Somme; tanks are used for the first time.
  • First Conscrption Plebiscite

    First Conscrption Plebiscite

    The first conscription plebiscite in Australia is narrowly defeated.
  • Passchendaele Battle

    Passchendaele Battle

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

    USA

    The USA joins the war.
  • Russia Revolution

    Russia Revolution

    Communist revolution in Russsia. A key moment in the Russian Revolution: the storming of the Winter Palace in 1917.
  • The Paris Peace Conference

    The Paris Peace Conference

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