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Germany declares war of Russia
German Government oders General mobilization and declares war on Russia
Cause and Concequence: -Russia without waiting for any result procceded to a general mobilization of her forces on both land and sea. The concequence of this step which was not justified by any military proccedings on the part of Germany, the Great Empire was faced by a grave and imminent danger. Historical Significance: Germany was honoring her alliance with Austria-Hungary, Russia was allies with serbia and everyone. -
The battle of Tannenburg begins
Historical Significance: The battle acquired a significance that was not so much strategic as symbolic, and became an integral part of both Russia’s and Germany’s commemorative and political culture of the interwar period.
Continuity and change: The mind was changed through the persuasive efforts of his chief of operations -
The battle of Ypres
Historical significance: The Germans used Ypres, Belgium as a way to attack France. It became a battleground in WWI with quite a few pitched battles where tens of thousands lost their lives. It's also the place where the Germans used chemical weapons for the first time against the West.
Ethical Dimmension: This gives us an opportunity to show our respect to those who lost their lives and fought for us. -
Germany declares a "war zone" around Great Britain
Germany declares a "war zones" around Great Britain, essentially effecting a submarine blockade where even neutral merchant vessels were to be potential targets
Cause and concequence: The use of unrestricted submarine warfare was to have a major impact on World War One as it was one of the main reasons why America joined the war.
continuity and change: They were willing to change their strategy of fighting. -
The Second battle of Ypres begins
It is during this battle that the Germans first used poison gas
continuity and change: After this battle it changed they way they used to fight by using an advanced weapon which is poison gas and killed more people
historical perspective: they felt more advanced during that time after using a new weapon and it helped them more throughout the war -
The Battle of Gallipoli begins
Cause and effect: The attack on Gallipoli was a mistake of Wiston Churchill, who was first lord Admiral. He wanted to directly attack the Turkey that was considered the weaker ally of the central empires. Unfortunately, the expedition went wrong because the British landed at a point on the coast inaccessible and well-defended by Turkish troops organized by German officers. -
Britain introduced Conscription
historical significance: was a political and military crisis in Canada during World War I. It was mainly caused by disagreement on whether men should be conscripted to fight in WWI. It also brought out many issues regarding relations between French Canadians and English Canadians and motivated many revolutionary acts.
continuity abd change:Conscription would have minimal impact on Canada's war effort -
The Battle of Verdun begins
The battle of Verdun begins. The battle of Verdun was the longest battle of WW1 and was one of the bloodiest.
Cause and effect: The effect was over 1 million casualties were reported and the cause was to take German pressure off of the french at Verdun -
The battle of the Somme begins.
During the battle of the somme, tanks are first introduced into battle.
continuity and change/ cause and effect: When tanks were introduced during this battle more soldiers were being killed -
Battle of the somme ended
cause and effect: Battle of the Somme ended as inconclusive but great losses on both sides
historical significance: For many people, the Battle of the Somme was the battle that symbolised the horrors of warfare in World War One -
Germany sends the secret zimmerman telegram
Germany sends the secret zimmerman telegram to Mexico is an effort to entice Mexico to join the war -
Germany declared unrestricted submarine warfare
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The Bolscheviks
The Bolsceviks successfully over thored the Russian government during the 1917 russian revolution -
British tanks won a victory at the battle of cambrai
The attack at Cambrai was to be launched by just over 300 tanks spread out along a 10,000 yard front and supported by eight infantry divisions. The infantry were to advance close behind the tanks to provide close support. The artillery bombardment would start on the day of the attack, giving no warning of the upcoming assault. -
Armistice between Russia and Germany was signed
was the agreement that ended the fighting in western Europe that comprised the First World War. It went into effect at 11 a.m. Paris time on November 11, 1918, and marked a victory for the Allies and a complete defeat for Germany, although not formally a surrender -
U.S president Woodrow Wilson issues his fourteen points to peace
Fourteen Points were first outlined in a speech Wilson gave to the American Congress in January 1918. Wilson's Fourteen Points became the basis for a peace programme and it was on the back of the Fourteen Points that Germany and her allies agreed to an armistice in November 1918. -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was signed between Germany and Russia
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk brought about the end of the war between Russia and Germany in 1918. The German were reminded of the harshness of Brest-Litovsk when they complained about the severity of the Treaty of Versailles signed in June 1919. -
Russia the signs treaty
Russia signs the treaty of Brest Liyosvk, which is a peace treaty between Russis and the central powers. -
The second battle of the Marne begins
The Second Battle of the Marne marked the turning of the tide in World War I. It began with the last German offensive of the conflict and was quickly followed by the first allied offensive victory of 1918 -
End of WW1
when the Armistice was signed at 11.00am in Redonthes in France
