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The Start of WW1
The beginning of the First World War. Global war that originated in Europe. The assassination of Franz-Ferdinand. -
Austria Declares War on Serbia
Austria declared war on Serbia due to tension -
Russia Mobilizes
Russia mobilizes its vast army to intervene against Austria-Hungary in favor of its ally, Serbia. -
Germany declares war on Russia
Germany declares war on Russia because Russia is allied with Serbia and Germany is paired up with Austria-Hungary. -
Germany declares war on France
Germany declares war on France. -
World War 1 Begins
Germany invaded Belgium, begging the Great War. -
Britain declares war on Germany
Britain declared war on Germany after Germany's invasion of Belgium -
Austria-Hungary, Russia, Serbia, Germany
Austria-Hungary declared war on Russia and Serbia declared war on Germany. -
Battle of Marnes
the first trench warfare begins. -
Battle of Ypres Begins
Battle of Ypres at Ypres. Mustard gas is being used. -
Germany declares War Zone
Germany declares a "war zone" around Great Britain, essentially effecting a submarine blockade where even neutral merchant vessels were to be potential targets -
Dardanelles
The Dardanelles Campaign begins. -
Germans Fire
Germans fired shells filled with chlorine gas at Allied lines. First time gas was used in battle. -
Second Battle of Ypres
It is during this battle that the Germans first use poison gas. -
The Battle of Gallipoli
The Battle of Gallipoli begins -
Lusitania Sinks
A German submarine sank the Lusitania which was holding United States passengers. United States was neutral before this. -
Tsar Nicholas II
Tsar Nicholas II takes personal control over Russia's armies -
Battle of Verdun
One of bloodiest battles of WW1. The longest battle of WW1. -
The Battle of the Somme
During this battle, tanks are first introduced in war. -
The Zimmerman Telegram
Germany sent Mexico a message using a Telegram. United States intercepted the message. -
United States declares war on Germany
After the interception of the Zimmerman Telegram. -
The Armistice
The armistice agreed upon between the new Russian government and the Central Powers goes into effect. -
Woodrow Wilson Fourteen Points
Fourteen Points to peace -
Russia signs Treaty of Brest Litovsk
Russia signs the Treaty of Brest Litovsk, which is a peace treaty between Russia and the Central Powers. -
Germany launches the Spring Offensive.
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German Flying Ace Shot Down
German flying ace Baron Manfred von Richthofen, more commonly known as the Red Baron, is shot down -
The Second Battle of the Marne begins
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German Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicates and flees Germany.
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Germany Signs the Armistice
Germany signs the armistice at Compiegne, France. Fighting ends on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month (i.e. 11 a.m. on November 11).
