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Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
A Serbian Nationalist killed Archduke Ferdinand, so Austria-Hungary wanted revenge. This mess wouldn't have happened if the Archduke wasn't murdered. -
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia
It was a result of Archduke Ferdinand's assassination. This officially began WWI. If Austria-Hungary didn't declare war on Serbia there might not even have been a war. -
Germany declares war on Russia
Because Russia declared war on Austria-Hungary. Germany also wanted more resources. I chose it because Russia officially gets involved. -
Germany declares war on France
Because France was an ally of Russia. France got involved in the War because it was an ally of Russia. -
The Battle of Tannenburg begins.
Germany and Russia were against eachother. Russia was almost completely defeated. Was the battle that Russia and Germany were against only eachother. -
The First Battle of the Marne begins.
Trench warfare begins as soldiers on both sides dig in. This is where trench warfare starts. -
Germany declares a "war zone" around Great Britain
It 's effecting submarine blockades where even neutral merchant vessels were to be potential targets. Germany basically is declaring war on GB. -
Battle of Verdun Begins
It was the longest battle of WWI and the bloodiest. -
Russia signs the treaty of Brest Litovsk
A peace treaty between Russia and the central powers. Peace finally starts to come between Russia and Germany. -
The treaty of Versailles
This officially ends WWI. Everyone is nice to eachother now.
