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Triple Alliance
1882 is the year that the Triple Alliance formed. The countries involved Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy and the Ottoman Empire (Turkey.) Germany and Austria-Hungary were already allied (1879.) Italy later joined in after losing North American ambitions to France. So Italy joined a treaty to assist Germany and Austria-Hungary if attacked by France. -
Triple Entente
1907 was the yar that the Alliance Entente. The countires involved are The British Empire, France and Russia. America also joined the alliance during the fight. The British Empire and Russia were already allied to calm down conflict between the colonies. France later joined in and then later became a military alliance, also a threat to the Triple Alliance. -
The Battle of Tannenberg
This battle was between the Russian (The Russian Second Army) and German Empires (The German Eighth Army), it was held on the 26th of August and ended on the 30th of August 1914. The German troops ended up winning the fight, demolishing not only the Russian Second Army but their commander Alexander Samsonov. The name of the battle reflects in the Middle Ages when Germany lost a fight and decided to name it in this battle to show the return of Germany's potential. -
Assassination
The Austrian Prince of Hungary and Bohemia; Archduke Franz Ferdinard got assassinated by Gavrilo Princip (Serbian assassin) along with his wife Sophie, The Duchess of Hohenberg in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovnia. -
Austria-Hunagry declares war on Serbia
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia because of the assassination of the of Franz and Sophia was by a Serbian assassin. This causing World War 1. -
Germany declares war on Russia
Germany declars war on the Triple Entente and invades Luxembourg and Belgium.
Russia and Serbia were enemies so it was expected that one or the other were going to declare war, also due to the fact that the The Triple Alliance and The Triple Entente are foes. -
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World War 1
World War 1 began on the 1st of August 1914 and ended on the 11th of November 1918. -
Britain declares war on Germany
Britain declares war on Germany because Germany didn't back off from Belgium so in defence Britain declared war on Germany. -
Trench warefare on the Western Front begins
Weaponry made it more powerful to use as a defence rather then a attack as a result of stalemate developing, Both sides seek for a development but no success was made. They were left with no option but to dig. -
First Battle of Ypres
The First Battle of Ypres also has another name: First Battle of Flanders. This battle was fought in the town in Western Belgium, Ypres. This battle continued from October to November 1914. -
Turkey enters the war on behalf of Germany
Germany felt pressured and felt the opportunity of the Turkish minister named Enver Pasha. Being involved with Germany was also a bonus because of the amount of victories Germany has claimed compared to losses, so the soliders felt more secure. Germany also wanted Turkey on their side and not to join the opposition for advantage reasons. -
ANZACs leave Galipoli
A couple of reasons why the ANZACs left Galipoli is because their opponient (Turkey) were easily gaining power over them and the ANZACs were stuggling to live in such harsh and severe conditions. -
The Battle of Verdun
This battle began on the 21st of February and finshed on the 18th of December 1916. The troops fought on the Western Front and had the French and German armies battling it out against each other. -
AIF joins fight agaist Germany on the western front
This battle was part of the Western Front. Australia follows in the footsteps of Britains so soldiers went to fight and support from Australia on behalf of Britain. -
Battle of Somme begins
This was known as the first battle with France and Britain against The German Empire. This war was one of the biggest battles known to World War 1, tanks were also used for the first time. The battle started on the 1st of July and finished on the 18th of November 1916. -
First referendum conscription is held in Australia
The conscription was held on the 26th of October 1916 and it was held again in December. A conscription is when men are being forced into the militray or army. It was made for men aged from the years 18-60 and it was also compulsory since the year 1911. -
Russia becomes a Communist
The reason why Russia become a communist is becuase of The Russian Revolution. It had the biggest impact on the country becoming a communist; the revolution collapsed the Russian monarchy and settled the Provisional Goverment. -
The USA joins WW1
America wasn't involved in the battle from the start of the war, but they were always helping out their allies with weapons and material. It was said the Germans shot down a merchant ship which sunk. This was a shock to America so they pressured their government into war. The president (Mr WIlson) initally made a campaign for peace but that was a failure. The Germans continued with announcing any ship that approached Britain would get shot down this was obviously exceptable, war was declared. -
The Battle of Passchendaele
This battle took place in Ypes Salient, Belgium. This was an area of the Western Front and held place in the German town Passchendaele. This battle continued from the 26th of October to the 10th of November 1917. -
Lundendorff Offensive
Lunderdorff is named after the man General Erich Lunderdorff who was the general abd won the battle of Liege and the Battle of Tannenberg. Erich anticipated the beggining of Germany's great bet for control over the Western Front on the first day of spring (21st of March.) -
Battle of Le Hamel
This battle was held in the town of Northern France, Le Hamel. This battle was launched by the Australian Corps (AIF.) The American groups were facing against Germany. -
The Battle of Amiens
There are several names for this battle: Third Battle of Picardy, Black Day for the German Army, The Battle of the Americans and The Battle of Amiens. This battle was dedicated to the German general; General Erich Lundendorff. The battle began on the 8th of August and ended on the 12th 1918 which means it pointed to the end of WW1. This battle was also one of the first including armoured warefare, also is best known for its moral and number of German surrounding forces. -
The Armistice is signed
This event is also known as the Armistice of Compiegne. This is the agreement that ended the horrible World War 1, it was signed by Germany at 2:30am, on the 11th of November 1918. -
Paris Peace Conference
This took place in Paris. There were 5 peace treaties made, along with the defeated enemies; also the Treaty of Versailles was made for Germany. There was also a important decision made on this day which is the League of Nations.
Peace is declared through all countries involved in WW1.
