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Archduke Franz Ferninand and his wife were assassinated by Garrilo Princip
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U.S President Woodrow Wilson announces that the U.S will remain neutral
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U.K announces the north sea is a military effectively blocking any materials from entering Germany
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The unofficial christmas truce was declared.
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Germany declares warzone around Great Britain, Creating a submarine blockade were even neutral ships had a chance of being sunk.
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The Second Battle of Yres begins, this is when germans first used poison gas.
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The Battle of Verdun begins, this was the longest and bloodiest battle of WW1
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The Battle of Somme begins, tanks are first introduced in this battle.
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Frank earned his wings
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Germany sends "Zimmerman Telegram" to mexico hoping they would aid in there side of the war, Great Britain intercepted it and decoded it.
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Frank became commisioned to Second Lieutenant.
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German Flying ace, Baron Manfred Von Richthofen(also known as the "Red Baron") was shot down.
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Frank joined the 27 Aero Squadron
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Frank (and sometimes Wehner) shot down 14 German balloons and 4 German aircrafts.
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Wehner was shot down aiding in shooting down German observation balloons with Frank Luke jr.
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Frank jr. weas shot at and forced to land roughly. Frank was surrounded by German troops and held of with a pistol until he himself was shot. He was awarded the medal of honor for his services after his death was discovered.
