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An Archduke’s Fate
On June 28th, in the year 1914, an assassination kickstarted World War 1. Gavrilo Princip, a liberator for Serbia, assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. This resulted in Austria declaring war on Serbia. Allies of both sides then also began declaring war. -
The First Battle of The Marne
This was Germany’s attempt to take France, which would give the allies a major disadvantage. Luckily, the French countered German forces, pushing them back. This allowed the Russians more time to prepare. The battle lasted 4 days in total. -
Uncle Sam joins the Fight
On April 5th, 1917, President Wilson had no choice but to join World War 1. The United States officially entered the war, -
The Salvation of Paris
On July 15th, 1918, the Second Battle of The Marne began. For 37 days, the Allies fought Germany, pushing them away from Paris. Finally, on August 6th, the Allies successfully took reclaimed Paris from the Germans! -
The End of the War to End All Wars
Finally, on November 11th, 1918, the enemy surrenders to the Allies! World War 1 has come to an end -
The Treaty of Versailles
On June 28th, 1919, the war officially came to an end with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
