WW1

  • Archduke Franz Ferdinand of the Austro-Hungarian Empire is assassinated in Sarajevo

    The Austrian government suspects Serbia is responsible
  • The Austro-Hungarian Empire declares war on Serbia

    This was the first war that led to all the others
  • Germany declares war on Russia

  • Great Britain Declares war on Germany

    Belgium was invaded and Britain said if Germany invaded them they will declare war
  • Germany invades Belgium

  • American announces neutrality

  • Austro-Hungarian Empire declares war on Russia

  • Britain and France declare war on the Austro-Hungarian Empire

  • Japan declares war on germany

  • Battle of Dogger Bank

    The first engagement of Britain and Germans naval fleet.
  • Battle of Gallipoli

    Allies attack the Ottoman Empire here. The battle lasts almost 8 months. Allies lose and fall back.
  • The Lusitania is sunk by Germans

    The Lusitania, a luxury British passenger ship, is sunk by a German submarine. 1,195 civilians were killed. This act sparks international outrage and contributes to the United States joining the war against Germany.
  • Battle of Verdun

    The Battle of Verdun begins between France and Germany. This battle lasts until December of 1916 and will result in a French victory.
  • Battle of Jutland

    This was the largest naval battle of the war. It was fought between Britain and Germany in the North Sea
  • Battle of Somme

    This was a battle between Britain and France against Germany. The battle lasted from July 1st to November 18. Over 1 million people were killed or wounded.
  • Russian Revolution begins

    Tsar Nicholas II was removed on power on March 15
  • The United States entered the war

    The United States entered the war by Declaring war on Germany
  • The Bolsheviks overthrow the Russian government

    The Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, overthrow the Russian government.
  • Russians leave the war

    The Russians agree to peace with the central power and leave the war
  • End of the war

    The Treaty of Versailles was signed by Germany and World War I came to an end.