World War One

Francis Ferdinand assassinated at Sarajevo

Jun 28, 1914

Archduke Francis Ferdinand was assassinated at Sarajevo, due to the rise of Serbian nationalists. The assassination almost guaranteed the non-succession of the monarchy in Serbia, hence why it was partaken.

Kaiser William II promised German support for Austria against Serbia

Jul 5, 1914

Support was promised to help Germany expand their empire.

Austria declared war on Serbia

Jul 28, 1914

Austria declares war on Serbia because of the assassination of archduke Francis Ferdinand.

Germany declared war on Russia

Aug 1, 1914

Germany declared war on Russia to honor its alliance with Austria-Hungary.

Germany declared war on France and invaded Belgium. Germany had to implement the Schlieffen Plan.

Aug 3, 1914

Germany invaded France and implemented the Schlieffen plan. This way they would not have to fight a war on the eastern and western front. The plan failed and resulted in two fronts being fought.

Britain declared war on Germany

Aug 4, 1914

Brittain was in alliance with France. When Germany declared war on France, Brittain stepped in to help their ally.

Turkey entered the war on Germany’s side. Trench warfare started to dominate the Western Front.

Oct 29, 1914

turkey signed an alliance with Germany. Trench warfare consisted of trenches several meters deep on each side. weapons used were: gas, grenades, artillery, machine guns and rifles.

Allied troops landed in Gallipoli

Apr 25, 1915

the allied troops consisted of: Russia, France, Australia, USA and the United Kingdom.

Italy declared war on Germany and Austria

May 23, 1915

Italy was originally allied with Austria and Germany. During the war Italy changed sides and joined the Allied Powers.

The Allies started the evacuation of Gallipoli

Dec 19, 1915

the battleground of Galipoli was officially evacuated on 19th December 1915, due to the inability to win the battle and the blatant losses.

Conscription introduced in Britain

Jan 27, 1916

Due to heavy losses on the western front Britain had to introduce conscription. (compulsory sign up)

Lloyd George becomes British Prime Minister

Dec 7, 1916

April 6th Germany declared war on USA

Apr 6, 1917

Germany declared war on USA 4 days after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The war declaration was apparently caused by provocations by the US Government.

USA declared war on Germany

Apr 6, 1917

USA declares war on Germany in response to Germany's war Declaration.

Armistice between Germany and Russia signed

Dec 5, 1917

Armistice between Germany and Russia signed

Mar 5, 1918

Turkey made peace

Oct 30, 1918

Austria made peace

Nov 3, 1918

Germany signed an armistice with the Allies – the official date of the end of World War One.

Nov 11, 1918