WW1

Assassination of Franz Ferdinand and his wife

Jun 23, 1914

They were shot by a Bosnian Serb. Their death led to World War I.

WW1

Period: Jun 23, 1914 to Nov 17, 1918

Austrian-Hungarian empire declares war on Serbia

Jul 28, 1914

A month after Franz Ferdinand and his wife died Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia which started the WW1.

Germany invades Belgium

Aug 3, 1914

Germany declared war on France but Belgians refused to let them through. The Germans decided to enter by force and invaded Belgium. This is why Great Britain entered the war.

Battle of Tannenberg

Aug 26, 1914

This war was to stop the Russians from invading Germany and it prevented the Russians from helping France.

Sinking of Lusitania

May 7, 1915

This was a British passenger ship that was sunk by a German U-boat. This enraged Americans.

Battle of Verdun

Feb 21, 1916

This was a battle between the French and German. It was the longest battle in history lasting 10 months.

America enters the war

Apr 2, 1917

This was a major turning point in the war and it helped the allies to victory.

Russia leaves the war

Mar 3, 1918

Russia left the war because the Bolsheviks overthrew the Russian government and seized power. Russia decided to sign a peace between the Central Powers.

Battle of St. Mihiel

Sep 12, 1918

This was the allied victory and the first U.S.-led offensive in World War I.

WW1 ends

Nov 11, 1918

The central powers were tired of fighting so they signed the armistice that ends World War 1