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WW1
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Archduke
Archduke Francis Ferdinand heir to the Austria-Hungary throne and his wife are assassinated by a Serbian Nationalist in Sarejevo. -
Austria
Austria declared war on Serbia. -
Germany
Germany agrees to have a war with Russia. -
secret tready
France, Russia, Italy and Britain conclude secret Treaty of London. -
Traders
Italy changed sides and declared war on Germany and Austria. -
Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun begins as the Germans launch a massive attack against Verdun in what will become the longest battle of the war. -
Laconia sinking
The Sinking of the Laconia. The Zimmermann Telegram is passed to the US by Britain, detailing alleged German proposal of an alliance with Mexico against the US. -
war on germany
USA declare war on Germany. -
Crossing the line
Germany crossed Somme's line and attacked it. -
The war ended
Germany signed armistice with allies officially ending the war.