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Unit 3 Timeline Project
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The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
He was the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary. His wife was also killed by the same people that killed him. -
Start of WW1
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia. This would be the start of World War 1. -
The war has began
From August 2-10, 1914 Germany had invaded Luxembourg and Belgium. France invades Alsace. British forces help to arrive in France. The Nations that allied against Germany were eventually include Great Britain,Russia,Italy, Australia,New Zealand,United States,Canada,Poland, and Portugal. -
February 18, 1915
February 18th, 1915 Germany begins to start a naval blockade of Great Britain. -
May 7, 1915
A German submarine sinks the passenger liner Lusitania while crossing from New York to Liverpool, which resulted in the death of 128 Americans -
Italy Declaring War
Italy declares war on Austria-Hungary on May 23rd, 1915 -
Attack on Verdun
Germany begins to attack on Verdun on February 21st, 1916. -
Battle of Somme
The Allies begin to start the offensive Battle of the Somme on July 1st, 1916 -
Battle of Verdun Ends
The Battle of Verdun ends with 550,00 French and with 450,00 German casualties on December 18th, 1916. -
Germany Submarines
Germany returns to using unrestricted submarine warfare halted after the sinking of the Lusitania on February 1st, 1917 -
U.S.A Declares War
The United States declares war on Germany on April 6th, 1917. -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
March 3,1918 Russia signs the Treaty of Brest- Litovsk with Germany. -
March 21st, 1918
Germany begins it's final offensive of the war on March 21st, 1918. -
Battle of Cantigny
The United States of America win the Battle of Cantigny, which was the first independent American operation on May 28th, 1918 -
The Treaty of Versaille
United States sign peace treaties with Germany, Austria, and Hungary on from August 24th-29th, 1921.