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The Spark
Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to Austria-Hungary's throne, and his wife, Sophie, were assassinated by Serbian nationalist, Gavrilo Princip. -
War Time
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia. -
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Declaring
Germany declares war on Russia.
Germany declares war on France.
The United Kingdom declares war on Germany, after Germany invades Belgium.Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia and Serbia declares war on Germany. -
The Battle of Tannenberg
It begins with th German 8th Army and Russian 2nd Army in East Prussia during the opening weeks of the First World War. -
Battle of Ypres
It is during this battle that the Germans first use poison gas. -
German declares on Great Britian
Germany declares a "war zone" around Great Britain, essentially effecting a submarine blockade where even neutral merchant vessels were to be potential targets. -
Second Battle of Ypres
The Second Battle of Ypres begins. It is during this battle that the Germans first use poison gas. -
The Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun begins. The Battle of Verdun was the longest battle of World War I and was one of the bloodiest. 250,000 people died and over 1 million were wounded. -
Germany's Secret Message
Germany sends the secret Zimmerman Telegram to Mexico in an effort to entice Mexico to join the war. The British find and stop the coded message. -
U.S.A on Germnay
U.S.A delcares war on Germany -
Peace
Russia signs the Treaty of Brest Litovsk, which is a peace treaty between Russia and the Central Powers. -
Germany launches the Spring Offensive
Germany is upset that they had to surrender, however that doesn't stop them, from starting the next WW. -
Germany Invades Poland
Germany first invades Poland, declaring the second World War to start. Taking away all of Hitlers unacceptable personas. -
Other German Invasions
German 'Blitzkrieg' overwhelms Belgium, Holland and France. -
Battle of Britian Begins
British victory in Battle of Britain forces Hitler to postpone invasion plans. -
Hitler begins Operation Barbarossa
Operation Barbarossa was used as the invasion of Russia. Germany attacks Soviet Union. -
Auschwitz
The first experimental use of gas chambers in Auschwitz happens. -
Pearl Harbor
Japan makes a surprise attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii declaring war on Britain and the United States. The U.S.A enters the war. -
Turning Point in Pacific War
American naval victory at Battle of Midway, marks turning point in Pacific War, sinking 4 Japanese carriers. -
Auschwitz Begins
Mass murder of Jewish people at Auschwitz begins -
Surrender at Stalingrad
This marks Germany's first major defeat. -
Italy on Germany
Italy declares war on Germany -
Soviets re-capture Kiev
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Germans surrender in the Crimea
The Battle of the Crimea, led to the evacuation of the Crimea by the Germans. The German and Romanian forces suffered considerable losses during the evacuation. -
D:Day
D-Day landings on the northern coast of France - Operation Neptune/Overlord. Paris is liberated in August. -
Retreat and Recovery
Japanese retreat to Chinese coast and Soviets liberate Auschwitz. -
Death
Hitler commited suicide, along with his wife, Eva, by gunshot. -
VE Day
Victory in Europe. Germany surrenders to the Red Army in Berlin. -
Hiroshima
After atomic bombs are dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan surrenders to U.S.A. -
End of WWII
WWII ends with Germany and Japan surrending to U.S.A, Soviet Union, and Britian.
