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The Triple Alliance is formed
The Triple Alliance is formed by the Austrians, Germans and Italians. -
The Triple Entente is Formed
The Triple Entente is formed. It includes the British, French and Russians -
Arch Duke of Austria Hungary, Franz Ferdinand is assassinated.
Arch Duke of Austria-Hungry Franz Ferdinand is assassinated in Bosnia by a Serbian terror group called the Black Hand. -
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A Ulitimatum is issued
Austrian minister Baron Giesl von Gieslingen issues an ultimatum to the Serbian government. With suspicions that Serbia will decline the ultimatum, Austria prepares for war. -
Austria-Hungry declares war on Serbia,
Austria-Hungry declares war on Serbia. Germany sides with AH -
Germany declares war on Russia
Germany declares war on Russia -
Germany declares war on France
Germany declares war on France, Germany warned that if they invaded Belgium, Britain would go to war. -
Britain declares war on Germany.
UK declares war on Germany after they chose to invade Belgium anyway. -
Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia
Austria-Hungry declares war on Russia and Serbia declares war on Germany. -
Japan declares war on Germany
Japan declares war on Germany through its alliance with Britain. -
Battle of Tannenberg begins
This battle between Germany & Russia resulted in almost the entire destruction of the Russian 2nd army. It also resulted in the death of their leader Alexander Samsonov. -
1st Battle of Marne begins
The first battle of Marne begins. It was between The Allies and the 1st & 2nd German army. The Allies won but both sides suffered heavy casualties. The Allies lost 81,700 men and Germany 250,000. This war sparked the beginning of trench warfare -
The battle of Ypres begins
The French and English came to help the Belgians out. The result was another victory to the Allies because the Germans underestimated the Allies numbers defending Ypres and had to pull out quickly. -
North Sea a war zone
The UK declares that the North Sea is an official military area. That means less goods can be transported to Germany. -
A Christmas Truce
An unofficial Christmas truce is declared. -
Germany declares the UK a war zone
Germany declares the UK a war zone, setting up a perimeter of Submarines around the country. This made even public vessels potential targets. -
The Dardanelles Campaign begins (Also know as Gallipoli)
It was a plan to distract the Turkish from the Russians, who getting severely beaten. The plan sort of worked. It did draw the Turkish away from Russia, who were able to regroup. But the commonwealth forces (including the ANZAC) casualties were severe, ending up with 213,980 dead. -
The 2nd Battle of Ypres begins
It marks the first time the Germans used poison gas. -
The RMS Lusitania is sunk
The RMS Lusitania (A British cruise ship) is sunk by a German U-Boat. This means Germany had breached the laws know has “Cruiser Rules”. This caused uproar in America because 128 American civilians were among the dead. This was a major part of America’s decision to finally declare war on Germany in 1917. -
London's first Zepplin raid.
The first Zeppelin raid on London takes place. It kills 28 and injures a further 60. -
Tsar Nicholas the 2nd takes control
Tsar Nicholas the 2nd takes personal control over Russia’s armies. -
The battle of Verdun begins
It was one of the longest and bloodiest battles of WW1 between the French and the Germans. Over 299,000 people died and the battle lasted 10 months. -
The battle of Jutland
It was the major naval battle of the war. Fought between the Allies (Including the Australians and Canadians) and the Germans, it was fought in the North Sea and out of 250 ships, 25 were sunk. -
The battle of Somme begins
This marks the first time Tanks are used in warfare. -
The battle of Magdhaba begins
The Battle of Magdhaba begins during the Defence of Egypt section of the Sinai and Palestine Campaign in the WW1.
Fought between the Allies and the Ottoman Empire, the Allies mainly consisted of ANZAC troops. In August, a combined Ottoman and German Empire Army had been forced to retreat to Bir el Abd, after the Allied victory in the Battle of Romani. During the following three months the defeated Ottoman Empire moved further eastwards to El Arish, while the captured territory stretching from th -
The Germans send the secrete Zimmerman Telegram to Mexico
The Germans send the secrete Zimmerman Telegram to Mexico, encouraging them to join the war. Britain intercepts the Telegram and deciphers it. -
Russian Tsar Nicholas the 2nd abdicates.
Russian Tsar Nicholas the 2nd abdicates. -
USA declares war on Germany
USA finally makes the descision to declare war on Germany. -
The Battle of Passchendaele begins.
The Battle of Passchendaele (also known as the Third Battle of Ypres) begins. -
The Bolsheviks overthrow the Russian government
The Bolsheviks successfully overthrow the Russian government during the 1917 Russian revolution. -
The armistice between the new Russian government and the Central Powers goes into effect.
The armistice agreed upon between the new Russian government and the Central Powers goes into effect. -
US President Woodrow issues his 4 points to peace
US President Woodrow Wilson issues his 4 points to peace. -
Russia signs the Treaty of Brest Litovsk
Russia signs the Treaty of Brest Litovsk, meaning a peace treaty between Russia and the central powers. -
German launches the spring offensive.
German launches the spring offensive. -
German flying ace, the Red Baron is finally shot down
German flying ace, Baron Manfred von Richthofen (The Red Baron) is finally shot down. -
The 2nd battle of Marne begins.
The Second Battle of the Marne was the big turning point in World War I. It began with the last German offensive of the conflict and was quickly followed by the first allied victory of 1918. The American Force with over 250,000 men fighting under French command played key roles both in the defence and the advances. In the Second Battle of Marne, 30,000 people were killed or wounded. -
Kaiser Wilhelm II flees Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicates and flees Germany. -
Germany signs the armistice at Compiegne, France.
Germany signs the armistice at Compiegne, France. Fighting ends on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. This ended all fighting in Europe but it would take another 6 months of negotiations to conclude the treaty. -
The Treaty of Versailles is signed by Germany
The Treaty of Versailles is signed by Germany, officially ending WW1.
