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Murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Franz Fredninad visited Serbia, but was shot dead by an assassin, leading into WW1. -
Russia Mobilizes
Russia moves into position to protect Serbia from Austria-Hungary. This is the first step triggering the domino effect of Europe in WW1. -
U.S. Declares Neutrality
President Woodrow Wilson declares that the U.S. will remain neutral. America doesn't enter until later, but this conflict may have ended quicker if it had. Or maybe not. -
Second Battle of Ypres
Germany first uses toxic gas in this battle, effectively begginning the age of chemical warfare. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
Due to German unrestricted submarine warfare, the Lusitania is sunk, a passenger ship that had American citizens on board. America began to look at this war a little mroe seriously. -
The First Tanks are put Into Commision
The British use the first tanks ever in the battle of Delville Wood. They didn't exactly work as good as they could have. Also worth noting, the tanks were called tadpoles, whcih has my full aproval. Tanks later become a staple of many leading world powers. -
U.S. Enters War
The United States of Amreica enters WW1. Why it's significant? AMERICA ENTERS THE FRAY BROTHER! -
Bolshevik Revolution
Russia comes under new power as the Bolshevik revolution wraps up. The new leader pulls Russia from the war, leaving the Allies one man down. -
Spring Offensive
Germany launches it's Spring Offensive. This is Germany's last final effort. -
The Treaty of Versailles
The signing of this treaty ended the war, and made Germany into a sad puddle. Also one of the biggest mistakes of the war, as it leads to WW2.
