WWI Timeline Mackenzie Russell

Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassinated

Jun 28, 1914

Ferdinand was assassinated on June 28, 1914. He was was assassinated along with him. He was the heir to the Austria-Hungary throne. The person that assassinated him was Serbian terrorist Gavrilo Princip. This started a war between Austria and Serbia. www.thoughtco.com/wwi-timeline-1779202.

Austria-Hungary Declares War on Serbia

Jul 28, 1914

One month after the Archduke had been killed Austria-Hungary decided to declare war on Serbia which successfully started WWI. Invading them was their way of responding to the Assassination of Ferdinand.

Germany Declares War on Russia and France

Aug 1, 1914

On August 1st, 1914 Germany declared War on Russia. Then on August 3rd, 1914 Germany declared war on France. Germany invaded Belgium that night.

United Kingdom Declares War on Germany

Aug 4, 1914

The United Kingdom declared war on Germany after they had invaded Belgium.

Woodrow Wilson Announces the U.S. Will Remain Neutral

Aug 19, 1914

Wilson wanted the U.S. to remain neutral while the war was happening in Europe. Americans supported this idea.

Trench Warfare Begins

Sep 5, 1914

This was a new form of fighting where troops huddled at the bottom of ditches. This caused lots of problems and caused trench foot to become very popular.

Lusitania Sunk by German U-boat

May 7, 1915

A German submarine sunk this ship killing 128 Americans. This turned Americans against Germany.

Battle of Verdun Began

Feb 21, 1916

This was the longest battle of WWI. It was fought from February to December of 1916.

U.S. Declares War on Germany

Apr 6, 1917

Wilson asked congress for a declaration of war against Germany. Congress gave them this and war began with Germany.

Richard Bliss Leith Leaves for War

Aug 11, 1917

Leith left for war. He made it safely to Hotel Donald in Washington, D.C.

Leith Arrived to Hospital in France

Sep 18, 1917

Leith arrived at the hospital in France where he would stay for most of the war. He was with other American officers.

Leith Stationed in German Pill Box

Nov 9, 1917

Leith is stationed in a German Pill box now. He is behind line of fire and he is treating patients.

Ammunition Dump Blew Up

Nov 18, 1917

An ammunition dump blew up very close to where Leith was stationed. Everyone was okay but he treated lots of patients

Germany Signs Armistice in France

Nov 11, 1918

This was an agreement to end the war. It took place in Compiegne, France. This ended World War I. History.com

Richard Bliss Leith Goes Home

May 18, 1919

Leith had to spend many years following the war still treating patients.