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Assassination of the Archduke
Archduke Franz is assassinated by Serbian assassins, which causes Austria Hungary to declare war on Serbia. -
Russia Takes Arms
As an ally of Serbia, Russia declares war on Austria Hungary, cause two world powers to collide, Germany and Russia. -
Germany Moves on Belgium
Germany thought that the quickest way to conquer France was to march through Belgium. Little did they know, that the British would back up their ally. -
Battle of Tannenberg
The Russians face a crushing defeat during this battle. Almost the complete Russian second army is destroyed during the carnage. -
The Battle of Gallipoli
Durning this battle, the Allies intended to capture the Turkish penisula of Gallipoli. The battle ended in defeat for the British, and an embarrasment to the Allies. -
British Gas Failure
During a battle near Loos, the British try to use poisin gas in battle. But harsh wind causes over 60,000 British deaths. -
Battle of Jutland
The battle of Jutland was one of the only major naval batles of the war. There was no vlear winner, but the majority of the German fleet was destroyed. -
Battle of the Somme
With over one million men dead, this was arguably the bloodiest battle of the war. During the battle, the British introduced the tank, but it was ultimatly ineffective. There was no clear winner of this battle. -
American Tanks Arrive
With General Patton leading the wave of new tanks, the tables of the war turned in the Allie's favor. -
The Treaty of Versailles
Germany signs a peace treaty with the Allies, ultimately ending the war.
