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the assassination of Franz Ferdinand
his death at the hand of Gavrilo Princip with ties to the black hand. propelled European powers to war. their declarations of war produced a domino effect. -
Russia mobilizes
the mobilizes because Austria attacked Serbia. the promised the would support France. because Russia joined a triple alliance -
British join the war
Belgium port were close to Britain and that a threat to Britain. to honor a treaty to protect Belgium. to help France preserve it status
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World War I begins
Germany invades Belgium. British attacks Germany. World War I begins. -
Battle of the Marne
the first battle of WWI.The World War I First Battle of the Marne featured the first use of radio intercepts. it ended in an allied victory. -
zeppelin raid on britain
During World War I, Britain suffers its first casualties from an air attack when two German zeppelins drop bombs.In January 1915, Germany employed three zeppelins in a two-day bombing mission against Britain. The L.6 turned back after encountering mechanical problems, but the other two zeppelins succeeded in dropping their bombs on English coastal towns. -
Germans fire
Germans fire shells made of chlorine gas at allied lines. This is the first time huge amounts of gas are used in battles. The French lines were almost broken. -
first tanks
At Delville Wood, the first tanks ever used in battle were employed by the British. They were good at clearing paths but not the best weapons. The designers hoped they would be better. -
US enters ww1
the U.S. joined its allies to fight in world war I.more than 2 million U.S. soldiers fought on battlefields in France. Many Americans were not in favor of the U.S. entering the war. -
Selective Service Enacted
The Selective Service Act which authorized the draft was passed by Congress. Many were upset by this. President Wilson decided he didn't have an option and signed it into law.
