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The Archduke of Austria is assassinated
The Archduke of Austria-Hungary, Franz Ferdinand is assassinated by a Serbian nationalist, effectively declaring war on Serbia. -
Germany declares war on Russia
France and Belgium begin full mobilization. August 3rd, Germany declares war on France begins to invade neutral Belgium. Britain sends an warning to Germany to withdraw from Belgium, and is rejected. -
The World Catches Fire
Great Britain declares war on Germany. Canada, India, New Zealand, and South Africa join the British empire. The USA Declares Neutrality. -
Germany takes Mulhouse
Soldiers from the German seventh army recapture Mulhouse in France, forcing French troops to retreat to Belfort -
Subnautical Warfare
The United Kingdom's RMS Lusitania is struck by German U-Boats, engaging in Submarine warfare against the UK. -
The Battle Begins
A German Krupp 38 MG hits the French Cathedral in Verdun, beginning the Battle of Verdun. This battle would stretch to be 10 months long, and one one of the longest conflicts of WWI -
The United States Has Entered The Ring!
Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany. Four days later, Congress voted extremely highly to engage war on Germany. The United States has officially entered the war. -
Mutiny In France
French soldiers refuse to advance on the front line, due to low moral and disgruntled soldiers living in dirty lice and rat infested trenches. The Commander and Chief Henri Petain orders many mass arrests, and executions by firing squad. Then promises improvement on all situations. -
International Transit
The First American soldiers land in France for support -
Points
Woodrow Wilson creates a list of 14 points to, In theory, hold peace throughout the world to prevent another World war from erupting. -
Russia Surrenders
In Brest-Litovsk, Russia signs a treaty with Germany formally terminating all involvement and participation with the war, while surrendering a large portion of gained territory to Germany. -
The Blucher-Yorck Offensive
Germany pushes further into France in attempt to keep allied reinforcements from reaching the British line in the north. After a successful decimation of the 6th army, German General Ludendorff decides to take off for Paris. But this 50 mile journey takes a toll on the German soldiers, as exhaustion and allied troops pour into the region. -
The Philharmonic will play
At 5:10 in France, Inside a freight car, Germany and France sign the Armistice treaty. Forced into affect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. This marks the day Germany formally cedes victory to the Allies. -
Free Elections for Everyone
The National council of Georgia is dissolved for the first free elections in the Democratic Republic of Georgia, Which also includes women in participation. -
Rest in Pieces
The Treaty of Versailles is signed by the US, UK, Italy, France, and Russia, formally ending the war. However punishing Germany greatly. -
The League of Nations
After the bloodshed of World War 1, The League of nations formed as a body of peace, consisting 46 Nations. The concept was to keep international peace. Not for long however. -
US Fails to ratify Treaty of Versailles
The United states fails to ratify the Treaty of Versailles. Missing 7 votes, the Senate Majority leader from Massachusetts, Henry Cabot Lodge, worried that the United States would be giving up too much power to the League of Nations -
Peace in Austria
The United States signs a Treaty with Austria, declaring peace, and support of war reparations imposed in the treaty of St. Germain.
