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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The next heir of Austria-Hungary, Franz Ferdinand, was assassinated by a group of terrorists called "The Black Hand". Which spark the start of WW1. -
The Start of WW1
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, which led to Serbia's allies Russian, France, and Britain, and Austria's allies Germany and Italy, to get involve into the war. -
Germany Declares War
Germany declared war on Russia and France, and due to Russia and France alliance with Britain they declare war on Germany. After Germany declared war they form the Triple Alliance/Central Powers. -
Battle of Tannenberg
A battle fought at Prussia where Germany had the victory over Russia, which shows Germany's power and they proved they could defeat larger armies. -
First Battle of the Marne
An attack launch by the French and Britain army. This attack was launch to prevent Germany advancement, as they invaded Belgium and northeaster France. -
The Gallipoli campaign
A campaign led by the British that was intended to conquer the Gallipoli peninsula. But the plan failed as they were stopped by Turkish forces and the allied had casualties of 250,000. Due to the failure of this campaign the Allies were viewed as military inept. -
Second Battle of Ypres
The Second Battle of Ypres introduce poisonous gas, which the Germans unleashed 150 tons at the French. With the introducee of poisonous gas, many countries started to develop gas masks and there own gas. -
The Sink of HMS Lusitania
A German boat torpedoed the Lusitania which consisted of Britains and American passengers. The death of the Americans angered America, which started the spark for America to enter the war. -
The Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun happens on the Western Front in France. This battle was the longest and bloodiest war during WW1, as the conflict happen between the French's and German's. The battle had 400,000 casualties on the French side and 300,000 died on the German side. -
Battle of the Somme
The Battle of the Somme consisted of the high amount of artillery used by the British, which help intrude into German territory. Germany was weakened as they were also facing the Battle of Verdun. Due to the harsh change of weather, the battle was called off. Germany lost 450,000 men while Britain lost 450,000. -
The Bloshevik Revolution
A revolution that replaces the imperial government with the Bolsheviks. This revolution increase governmental corruption and with the losses in WW1, the country was entering economic problems, dissatisfactions, and many more problems that led to the withdrawal of Russia. -
US enters the war
After Germany have sunken many ships and sent a coded message to Mexico, saying to join them if America joins. President Woodrow Wilson decided to declare war on the Germans. -
The Battle of Passchendaele
A battle that took place in the Belgian city of Ypres. This battle is also known as the Third Battle of Ypres but is significantly known as The Battle of Passchendaele because of the harsh condition. With 275,000 casualties on the Britains side and 220,000 casualties on the German side, the victor of that battle is Britain. -
Introduction of Tanks
Britain attack France with a surprise attack using tanks, they ripped through their defense. But, due to bad weather and France reinforcement Britain was push back. -
The Treaty of Versaille
A peace document that was signed at the Palace of Versailles, ended WW1. After the signing, Germany accepted the blame for Allied losses and European territory was reduced by 10%.