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(US) Lloyd George Prime Minister
A British statesman of the liberal party and the financial liberal to serve as prime minister. Served as prime minister throughout the entirety of WWI. -
(EU) Funeral Of King Edward VII
This funeral brought many people of Europe who were at one point fighting together. 4 years before the war. -
(US) President Woodrow Wilson Inaugurated
President Woodrow Wilson, who would serve as commander in chief during WWI, officially becomes President for the first two terms. -
(EU) Battle Of Tannenberg
The Russian army pushed into Prussia, however it was very difficult for Russia to get supplies to their men. The battle ended with a huge defeat for Russia 125,000 men were taken prisoner. We see that Germany won the battle, but 13,000 of their men were killed. -
(US) Winston Churchill Resigns
Churchill resigns his level of authority as lord of the admiralty. Later joining the army for a second time as battalion commander. -
(EU) Archduke Ferdinand Shot In Sarajevo
On this day, the Archduke of Austria-Hungary was shot by Gavrilo Princip. This event is often considered the spark for WWI, which would grow because of entangling alliances. -
(EU) Germany Declares War On France
Germany attacks neutral Belgium, causing Britain to send an ultimatum and withdraw from Belgium. -
(EU) Britain Declares War On Germany
Within hours of Germany declaring war on France, Britain declared war on Germany because of the attack through Belgium. -
(EU) Germans Air Raid On Paris
In the beginning intended to scare civilians, but ended up killing a 254 and other important governmental figures. Germany didn't take blame until years later. -
(EU) Turkey Joins Central Powers
Turkey joined the central powers and helped Germany to bombard the navy of Russia. -
(EU) Christmas Truce Of 1914
A series of widespread ceasefires during Christmas 1914. Symbolized peace, exchanging gifts and peace. -
(EU) Bread Rationing Introduced In Germany
Each civilian was given a ration card, allowing them to receive about 8 ounces of bread per day. -
(EU) German Women Demonstrate For Peace
Several women demonstrated for peace in front of the German parliament , founded by Jane Addams and others. -
(US) Sinking Of The Lusitania
The ship was torpedoed by a German boat. After Germany had waged submarine warfare against the United Kingdom. -
(US) United States Chases Pancho Villa
Made the U.S realize that if their army wasn't good enough to catch one man and a small army that they'd do no better at war. This caused the U.S to lose a lot of money and brought a lot of embarrasment. -
(EU) Battle Of The Somme
Aka the Somme Offensive, a battle of the first war fought by the combined British and French army, took place in the upper reaches of the Somme river in France. -
(US) Election of 1916
President Woodrow Wilson(democrat) defeated the republican candidate, Charles Evans Hughes. Tis being the 33rd presidential election. -
(US) United States Severs Diplomatic Ties With Germany
President Wilson announces to a session of congress that Germany U-Boat warfare posed as a threat to the freedom at which the sea held. -
(US) United States Alerted About Zimmerman Telegraph
In the telegraph, German minister Arthur Zimmerman promises the return of Texas , New Mexico and Arizona to Mexico as a gift for siding with Germany if the U.S would eventually decide to enter the war. -
(US) President Wilson Delivers His War Message To Congress
The message was delivered in a historic joint session of the house and senate. The message stated that the world needed to be safe for democracy. -
(US)Woodrow Wilson Asks Congress For A Declaration Of War
Asked for a declaration of war against Germany. Claiming that the world needed to be safe for democracy. He too broke off diplomatic relations with Germany -
(US)United States Declares War On Germany
Germany renewed their policy on unrestricted submarine warfare. This caused for the US ships being targeted since they were no longer protected.
