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Assasination of Archduke Ferdinand
This was Francis' wedding anniversary. It was important to the Serbs because St. Vitus Day occurs on this date in Sarajevo Bosnia. -
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World War One
My time line will focus on the main events of World War One. -
Russia Declares War on Germany
Shortly after Austrio-Hungary declares war on Serbia Russia follows suit with a comeback. -
Germany Invades Belgium
German government sent an ultimatum to Belgium, demanding passage through the country and German forces invaded Luxembourg. Two days later, the Belgian Government refused the demands and the British Government guaranteed military support to Belgium. The German government declared war on Belgium on 4 August and troops crossed the border and attacked the Belgian city of Liège. -
Britain Declares War!
Britain declares war on Germany. -
Gas Attack on Russians- Battle of Bolimov
First extreme use of chemical warfare. -
Lusitania Sinks
This was the day the RMS Lusitania sunk. It was sunken by a German U-Boat's torpedo. The ship had 128 Americans on board, however the reason it was sunk was because it was also carrying military cargo. -
Tactical Air Support Avaiable
By the middle of 1915 air support from planes was put into effect. They were at first for reconnaissance but later after newer types were invented were put into battle. -
Tank Sees Action
The first tanks see action in war. -
The United States Declares War
The United States enters World War One. The reason being for the US entering was the Zimmerman note. This note from Germany to Mexico stating that Germany wanted Mexico to attack the US. -
President of China Resigns
The president of China resigns and is followed up by Feng-Kuo-Chang.
