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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Gavrilo Princip was responsible for his death. This is what started WWI. -
Austria declared war on Serbia
The assassination of Franz Ferdinand and his wife was blamed on the Serbian government, so Austria declared war on Serbia. -
Germany declared war on Russia
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Germany declared war on France
German troops poured into Belgium demanding their withdrawal from Belgium. -
WWI Begins
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Battle of Masurian Lakes
Germans turned their attention to the Russian First army at Masurian Lakes, and over 100,000 Russians were taken prisoner. -
War on Ottoman Empire
Britain & France declare war on the Ottoman Empire -
Germans Fire
The Germans fire chlorine-filled gas shells. They are unable to take advantage of the breach. -
Battle of Verdun
The German attack was devised by Erich von Falkenhayn.The first flamethrowers were used at Verdun. There were over 700,000 casualties, including some 300,000 killed. It was the longest battle during WWI lasting 10 months. -
Battle of Jutland
The Battle of Jutland was a naval battle fought between Britain's Royal Navy Grand Fleet and the Imperial German Navy's High Seas Fleet. -
First Battle of the Somme
Nearly 20,000 people were killed in action on July 1. This day marks the single bloodiest day in the history of the British army. -
First Use of Tanks Ever
The British are the first to use tanks in battle at Delville Wood. -
US Enters WWI
Germany resumes the use of unrestricted submarines and, this act draws the United States into the war. Congress authorizes a declaration of war against Germany. The United States enters on the side of France and Britain. -
Selective Service Act
Congress passes the Selective Service Act approving the draft. President Wilson sees no other option and signs the bill into law. -
Battle of Cantigny
It is the first major American offensive of the war. Americans go on to larger attacks against Germans. -
End of Belleau Wood
Ended in 10,000 casualties for Americans. It was a three-week battle. -
Battle of St. Mihiel
300,000 American troops fling themselves into the German lines. -
Wilhelm Resigns
When Kaiser Wilhelm resigned, it ended all hope for a German victory. -
Armistice Day
An Armistice is signed that ended the fighting on the Western Front. Both sides agree to stop fighting instead of surrendering. -
Treaty of Versailles is Signed
It was the Treaty ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers.