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WW1
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The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
A terrorist group, "The Black Hand" planned on stalking Ferdinand in an attempt to assassinate him, they failed 3 times; but after Ferdinand's driver took a wrong turn he was spotted and shot and killed on site. As well as his wife. -
Austria-Hungary Declares War on Serbia
They declared war after Serbia rejected their ultimatum that was sent because of the Assassination -
Belgium Gets Invaded
German gov. sent an ultimatum to Belgium demanding passage, they declined and Germany invaded -
The Battle of Tannenburg
The Germans claimed victory in this battle even though they were outnumbered by Russians. -
Ottoman Empire Joins War
The Ottoman Empire joins the war by launching a "sneak-attack" On Russia's black sea coast. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
A German sub torpedoed a passenger liner as it traveled from NY to Liverpool -
First Battle of Isonzo
The battles of Isonzo represented Italy's offensive attempts Against the Austro-Hungary Empire -
Battle of Verdun
Germans use total war to destroy French morale, willing to sacrifice anything -
Battle of Somme
British launched the attack to pull soldiers away from Verdun, suffered 19,000 casualties on the first day -
U.S Joins War
The U.S.A joins war after the sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmerman telegram -
Battle of Caporetto
Fought between the Kingdom of Italy and Central Powers -
Russia Withdraws from War
Russia signs a treaty with central powers, ending their participation in WW1 -
Treaty of Versailles
The treaty of Versailles is signed, ending WW1 -
Armistice is signed
The official end to fighting, and WW1 all together