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WW1 1914-1918
WW1 Timeline -
Archduke Ferdinand Dead!
Archduke was known as royalty and this was a threat. This is known as the first shot of WW1. This is important because this was the start of the escalation of WW1. -
Kaiser William II
promised German support for Austria against Serbia. -
Germany declares war on France
and invades Belgium. (Implemented Schlieffen plan) -
Britain declared war on Germany.
Start of allies and the escalation of WW1. -
Woodrow Wilson declares that the US will stay neutral.
We decide not to side with the other country's in the war. -
The first Zeppelin raid on Britain.
Big invasion from Germany. -
Britain bombarded Turkish forts
in the Dardanelles -
Lustania Sunk!
The “Lusitania” was sunk by a German U-boat. Over 1000 deaths! -
Allies started the evacuation of Gallipoli.
Started the evacuation of european countries including Gallipoli (city). -
The start of “Battle of Verdun”.
This was fought between the French and German armies. A big battle on the Western front. -
Battle of Jutland
Battle of Jutland was a navel battle between royal. -
Start of Brusilov Offense
A huge part of Russia's role in WW1. -
End of Brusilov Offense
The Brusilov was the greatest Russian offense during WW1. -
USA declared war on Germany
This is an important event because this is when the USA became part of WW1. -
French launched Offense!
This was an offense on the Western Front but it was unsuccessful. -
Start of the Third Battle at Ypres.
Major battle in WW1. -
Germany brakes through!
Germany brakes through in Somme. -
Germany started an offensive in Flanders.
This was a big war move by Germany. It was a huge offensive front in the war. -
The advance of the allies was successful.
This plays a major role in the surrender of Germany and the end of WW1, because they now knew that the allies would soon win. -
Germany asked the allies for armistice.
Germany knows they can't win against the allies.
