WWI Events

Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated

Jun 28, 1914

A group named the black hand assassinated him. The individual was Gavrilo Princip.

Austria Declare War On Serbia

Jul 28, 1914

Austria declare war on Serbia!. This is because the Austrian government belive that Serbia are responsible for the death of Franz Ferdinand,

First Battle of Ypres

Oct 18, 1914

The battle of Ypres is a very historic battle in WW1. It took place in a small town in Western Belgium called Ypres. BOth the German and western allied forces tried to secure this town.

Italy Declare War On Germany and Austria

May 23, 1915

Italy was originally nuetral in WW1 but they considered there options and decided to join the allied forces and on the 23rd of may 1915 they declared war and against Germany and Austria

Warsaw Is Captured By The Germans

Aug 5, 1915

The Germans succeed in capturing Warsaw from the Russians

The Battleof Verdun

Feb 21, 1916

This date signifies the start of the battle of Verdun. This was a battle between the German and French armies.

Battle of Somme begins

Jul 1, 1916

The battle of somme is knowkn as one of the largest battles in WW1. This battle saw the British and French armies take on the German army. This horrific battle saw more than 1 million casualties

USA Declare War On Germany

Apr 6, 1917

This is the first appearence of USA in WW1 as they join the allies and declare war on Germany

Battle of Caporetto

Oct 8, 1917

During the battle of Caporetto the Austro-Hungarian forces backed up by the Germans were able to break the Italian front

The End

Nov 11, 1918

This date is the end if WW1