WW1

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria

Jun 28, 1914

Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to Austria-Hungary's throne, and his wife, Sophie, are assassinated by Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip while the couple were visiting Sarajevo.

Germany declares war on Russia

Aug 1, 1914

Germany declared war on Russia.

Battle Of Mons

Aug 23, 1914

British soldiers engage German soldiers. The BEF was heavily outnumbered but managed to do alright

1st Battle of Ypres

Oct 19, 1914

Also known as the race to the sea. Both armies were racing for a strategic position.

2nd Battle of Ypres

Apr 22, 1915

The first use of Poison gas in ww1 was in this battle.

Battle of Somme

Jul 1, 1916

British lost 1/3 of their men on the first day of battle. 58,000 which is still a record today.

America Enters the War

Jan 2, 1917

German submarines were sinking American merchant ships. Even though America was neutral.

3rd Battle of Ypres

Jul 31, 1917

35 men died for every meter that was gained.

Russia exits from WW1

Mar 3, 1918

Russia exits WW1 to focus on government problems

Treaty of Versailles

Jun 28, 1919

Treaty that ended WW1.