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World War I
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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Ferdinand, along with his wife Sophie, was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip in Sarajevo, the Austro-Hungarian capital. This event led to a chain of others that triggered World War I. -
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia
After the assassination of the archduke, Austria sent an ultimatum to Serbia, which wasn't satisfactory. So they then decided to declare war on Serbia. This was seen as the beginning of the Great War. -
Germany declares war on France and Russia.
Germany joined the war on the side of the Central Powers. They also sign a secret alliance treaty with the Ottoman Empire. Tensions with the other powers over colonies and land contributed to their participation in the war. -
France declares war on Austria-Hungary.
France associated with the Allied Powers during World War I. They joined due to lost land and colonies they wished to defend. -
The girst German attack on England.
The Germans utilized the Zeppelins, blimps, to invade Great Britain. -
United States of America declares war on Germany.
The Unites States of America entered the war by joining forces with the Allied Powers. -
Treaty of Versailles
A peace conference is held in Paris, France. Treaty of Versailles is signed by the Allies and Germany. -
Meuse-Argonne Offensive.
This was the final phase of the Hundred Day Offense. It was also the start of the final phase of the war. -
Battle of Vittorio Vinetta.
This was the final battle on the Italian Front, as well as the final major battle of World War I. This battle marked the dissolution of Austro-Hungary. -
The War Ends.