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Assassination Of Franz Ferdinand
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand led to the beginning of the war. Him and his wife were shot together by a Serbian nationalist. This was not the only rivalry between country's in Europe, this was only an event that triggered the war. -
Austrian-Hungarian Empire Declares War On Serbia
Because of the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand his country declares war on Serbia. -
Germany Invades Belgium
In order Germany to be able to go through with the schlieffen plan they had to invade Belgium to get to France. The schlieffen plan was Germany's plan to invade France and Russia. -
The Battle Of Tannenburg
The Battle Of Tannenburg was a battle between Russia and Germany.This is where the Germans defeated Russia on their way to invade Germany, -
The First Battle Of Marne
When Germany tried to invade France, the french and British armies allied in an counter attack against Germany. This resulted in Germany having to retreat north-west. -
Sinking Of The Lusitania
The Lusitania was a British passenger ship that was sank by a German U-boat. The Germans sank the ship because the British were sneaking in Military supplies in from America on the Lusitania. -
Battle Of Verdun
The french held their line and defended against the German forces for nearly 11 months. -
Battle Of Jutland
This was a naval battle between German and British fleets. This was the largest naval battle in WWI -
Battle Of Somme
This was one of the bloodiest battles in history. More than a million me were wounded or killed. The battle was an offensive battle started by the British and the French against German forces. -
U.S Declares War
The United States declares war on the central powers. -
Arrived At Camp Upton
Private Irving Greenwald Arrived at Camp Upton and received his notice of leave. -
Boards boat to Europe
This is the day when Irving Greenwald first boarded the boat and left Camp Upton to go to Europe . -
Arrived in England
Arrives in England and the boat had to navigate through floating mines. -
Graduated Rank
Became a First Class Private the day after a long and stressful firefight. -
Corporal Messes Up
The corporal sent Irving and his battalion (I think battalion) going through the streets unarmed and ends up being relieved of his duty's,
