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Formation of the Triple Alliance
The Triple Alliance is formed between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy -
Joined Forces
In 1887, Germany joins Russia in an alliance. -
Bismarck forced to Resign
Kaiser Wilhelm II changes the foreign policy in Germany forcing Bismarck to resign from office -
Germany: No More Russia
Wilhelm II allows Germany's alliance with Russia to expire -
Military Alliance
In 1892, Russia formed a defensive military alliance with France -
Military Alliance
In 1894 as well, Russia formed another Defensive Military alliance with France -
Formation of Entente
In 1904, Britain formed the Entente alliance with France -
Additions to the Entente
In 1907, Britain made an addition to the Entente with France, and chose to add Russia; forming the Triple Entente. -
Assasination
Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie visited Sarajevo on June 28, 1914 but were unfortunately assasinated by Gavrilo Princip due to extreme nationalistic beliefs. -
War Declared
Austria declared war on Bosnia. At the same time, Russia also demanded mobilization toward the Austrian borders. -
War on Russia
Germany declared war on Russia's soil. -
War declared
On August 3, 1914 Germany declared war on France -
War Declared
On August 4, 1914 Britain declared war on Germany. The British felt that Germany was getting away with too much. -
Actions of the Ottoman Empire
On October 28, 1914, the Ottoman Empire formally joins the Central Powers -
Gallipoli Campaign
The Gallipoli campaign began in February of 1915 in effort to take the Dardanelles strait. As a result however there were 250,000 casualties -
Italy's Action
In April of 1915, Italy joins the triple entente. -
Germany Sinks American Ship
On May 7, 1915 A Germany sinks a boat called the Lusitania there were several american passengers; leaving 128 dead or injured -
Submarine Warfare
In January of 1917, The Germans announce the recommitment toward their policy of unrestricted submarine warfare; German submarines can sink all ships believed to be providing aid to allies without notice. -
The Housatonic
First American cargo ship to be sunken along with the 3 other American ships which Germnay sunk even after Wilson's warning -
Zimmerman Note
In February of 1917, the British intercepted the Zimmerman Telegram. It was between the German foreign minister and the ambassador of Mexico; in efforts to persuade Mexico to ally with Germany against the US, in return; Germany would help Mexico to regain the land lost to the US -
US enters war
On April 2, 1917, Woodrow wilson asks congress to declare war on Germany. -
Russia No Longer Involved
In November 1917, Vladimir Ilyich Lenin ended Russia's involvement in WW1 -
Second Battle of the Marne
In July 1918, the Allies and Germany fought the second battle of the Marne, Unlike the first; the allies defeated Germany, the Central Powers crumbled, and the Austria-Hungary empire came to an end. -
Republic of Germany
On November 9, 1918 Kaiser Wilhelm II stepped down from power and Germany declared itself a republic -
Armistice is Signed
On November 11, 1918 a German representative and French officer Marshal Foch signed the armistice which led to the end of World War 1.
