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WWI Starts
Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated -
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WWI
The time period for World War I. -
Germany declares war on Russia
Two major countries declare war. -
Germany declares war on France
Two major countries declare war. -
US declares they stay neutral
They say they won't join in on the war. -
Germany declares a "war zone" around Great Britain
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The Battle of Jutland begins
major naval battle -
The Battle of the Somme begins
when tanks are introduced in battle -
The United States declares war on Germany.
The US joins the war after declaring to stay neutral. -
Russia signs the Treaty of Brest Litovsk
peace between russia and central powers -
The Treaty of Versailles officially ends WWI
The ending of WWI. -
Japan invades China
Starts WWII in the Pacific -
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WWII
Time period for World War II. -
Germany Invades Poland
start of WWII in Europe -
Great Britain and France declare war on Germany
This will spark major war. -
Italy enters the war
Another country joins the war. -
Germany, Italy, and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact
Three major countries signing a contract. -
Japan bombs Pearl Harbor
Sparks US to join the war. -
The United States declares war on Japan
US officially enters WWII. -
Nazi Germany and its Axis partners declare war on the US.
Dec. 11-13th. US at war with more countries in WWII. -
Soviet troops liberate Kiev
This will anger Germany. -
Allied troops liberate Rome
Anglo-American bombers could hit targets in eastern Germany for the first time. Important cause they could attack now. -
US troops land in the Philippines
This will continue the US in the war. -
The Soviets launch their final offensive, encircling Berlin
This will be Russia's final attack on Germany. -
Hitler commits suicide
The leader of Germany is no longer alive. -
Germany surrenders to the western Allies
Germany ending war with the allies. -
Germany surrenders to the Soviets
Germany ends war with Russia. -
Japan formally surrenders, ending World War II
The ending of WWII.
