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Assassination of Francis Ferdinand
Ferdinand is assassinated while visiting Bosnia. This angers Austria-Hungary. His wife and him were there. No harm was meant to be done. But theey did not like the archduke visiting. "A Timeline of the Major Events of World War I." About. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2014. -
Declare war #1
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia because of the assassination of Ferdinand. They were upset and they had never done anything to them. Thusly, war declared. "A Timeline of the Major Events of World War I." About. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2014. -
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Declare War #2
Germany (allies of Austria-Hungary) declares war on Russia (allies of Serbia) to show their support of war for Austria-Hungary. In heat of everything, countries get worried about investments and instead of allowing them to lose them, they decide to intervene with war. "A Timeline of the Major Events of World War I." About. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2014. -
Declare war #3
Germany declares war on France(allies of Russia) to show support of Serbia. They also wanted to hold a strong foot in the game of war. "A Timeline of the Major Events of World War I." About. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2014. -
More Declaring #4
The United Kingdom(allies of France) declares war on Germany, after Germany invades Belgium. This was Germany first doing their attacks. The UK was just protecting what was theirs. "A Timeline of the Major Events of World War I." About. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2014. -
Austria-Hungary declares Bigger
Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia. They wanted to back up Germany’s claims of being supporters. "A Timeline of the Major Events of World War I." About. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2014. -
Serbia Declares War
Serbia declares war on Germany. This makes the war cycle complete of declaring as to who is fighting who and why"A Timeline of the Major Events of World War I." About. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2014. -
Neutral
The U.S declares to stay neutral in the face of war. This appeased many people at the time, but soon the US would have to feel that intervening was the best chance to save investments within the UK."A Timeline of the Major Events of World War I." About. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2014. -
First Battle
The Battle of Tannenberg begins between Russia and Germany.This is the first battle of roughly 145 battles to come. Though Germany won the Battle of Tannenberg, that does not measn they won the war. "A Timeline of the Major Events of World War I." About. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2014. -
Lusitania Sinks
The U.S boat, Lusitania, is sunk by German U-boat. This event is believed to be one of the events that drove the US to join WWI. But now after research, that was just a cover up as to what the real reason was."A Timeline of the Major Events of World War I." About. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2014. -
The Zim-Zim Tele
Germany sends the secret Zimmerman Telegram to Mexico in an effort to get Mexico at America. The British intervene and tell the Americans to be warned."A Timeline of the Major Events of World War I." About. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2014. -
U.S Declares
America declares war on Germany to protect British investments. Contrary to the common belief as to why the US joing WWI, the US joined purely to protect money that they had bundled up in Europe's countries."A Timeline of the Major Events of World War I." About. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2014. -
William Erwin Enters
William Erwin enters WWI and heads to France. He is assigned flight duties; U.S Air Ace in the 1st Aero Squadron. "Firstworldwar.com." First World War.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2014. -
First Takedown
William Erwin earns first and second takedowns of two Rumpler two-seater aircrafts. He and his crew obtain zero deaths or injuries. A clean run. "Firstworldwar.com." First World War.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2014. -
Third Smash
Erwin obtains his third ariel kill. He gets the kill during a dawn patrol along France’s border. He is lucky again and has no deaths or injuries during the run."Firstworldwar.com." First World War.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2014 -
Two More
Erwin gets two more kills in one afternoon. He now qualifies to have the ranking of an “Ace” due to to his five total ariel takedowns. He accepts."Firstworldwar.com." First World War.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2014. -
Sixth Takedown
Erwin obtains his sixth kill.He gets it in a morning patrol. Once again, no deaths or injuries sudue the squadron. "Firstworldwar.com." First World War.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2014. -
The Seventh One
In a late night run, Erwin and his squadron are ambushed. He came out alive and with another French head on his list"Firstworldwar.com." First World War.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2014 -
Eighth and Final
Erwin’s last kill took place during a morning patrol. It was number eight for him. He did not die, but two members of his squadron did die. "Firstworldwar.com." First World War.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2014. -
No More
Fighting was declared over and final for everyone. WWI is over and all fronts had ceased. "Firstworldwar.com." First World War.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2014. -
Erwin Lost
Though the war was over, Erwin never lost interest in aviation. He participated in the Dole Air Race in Hawaii. He was presumed lost at sea while being searched. Though he survived war, his date of death reads October 20th, 1917. "Firstworldwar.com." First World War.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2014
