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Germany and Austria- Hungary Alliance
Germany and Austria- Hungary form the first alliance in WW1, later Italy is added to form the triple alliance. -
Triple Alliance Formed
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Franco- Russian Alliance (Dual Alliance)
the frnace russian alliance was another military alliance, however this alliance was between france and russia. This alliance involved a secret treaty that stated if one of the countries from the triple alliance (germany, austria-hungary or italy) attacked either france or russia, the opposing country would attack the atttacker from the triple alliance. -
Triple Entente Formed
Military allianced formed between Russia, France and The United Kingdom. -
Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassinated
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the heir to the austria- hungary throne, however he was shot and killed along with his wife. This is considered one of the main reasons for WW1 as it was the last straw from building tensions thoughout the years, which stiked the war. -
Austria Declares war on Serbia
Austria declares war on Serbia because the assassination of the Archduke was conducted by serbians. -
World War 1 begins
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Germany declares war on Russia
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The Schlieffen Plan
Created by General Count Alfred von Schlieffen, the plan was to atack france on russia started to mobilize forces near the german border, in a response to tension. This was the attack that led Britain to declare war on Germany. -
Britain Declares war on Germany
Britain joins the allies of the Triple entente and chooses war. -
Battle of Tannenberg and First Masurian Lakes
The Battle of Tannenberg was fought between Russia and Germany until August 30th. The battle resulted in the defetion of the Russian second army and the suicide of its commanding general. First Masurian Lakes were a series of battles after the battle of tannenberg which reulted in majority of the russian first army being destroyed as well. -
First Battle of The Marne
The battle of Marne resulted in an allied victory against germany, however casualties were very high. -
Battle of Verdun
The battle of verdun lasted 10 months and was one of the biggest battles of WW1 fought between britain and germany. The french eventually defeated the germans and held back the front, protecting the city of verdun. -
Germany Captures Warsaw from Russia
This was the 3rd battle of warsaw. -
Battle of Loos
The biggest british attack on the western front. -
World War 1 ends
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Economic Consequences of WW1 on Great Brittain
Great Brittain's militairy spent more than half of the countries money resulting in taxes being raised, and borrowing money from the british upper class. Also, during the war an increase of money was printed to buy weapons wich resulted in inflation. -
The Treaty of Versailles
Signed in Versailles The treaty of versailles was one of the treatys signed at the end of WW1. It ensured that Germany accepted full responsability of the war, pay for repairs and give up some territories. Direct consequences of this treaty include:pensions of germans being cut due to the inability to fully pay for damages to other countriesThe franco-belgian invasion of Ruhr is hopes germany would comply with the treatyIt also had economic consequences on countries of the allies. -
The League of Nations Formed
The league of nations was formed after WW1 as an organization to resolve international problems. -
Hitler Breaks The Treaty of Versailles
Hitler broke the Treaty of Versailles by re-building the armed forces and re-occupying Rhineland. -
Britain and France declare war on Germany
After the fall of Czechoslovakia, Britain and France said if Hitler invaded Poland they would declare war on Germany. -
VE Day
Germany surrendered -
WW2 Over
Japan surrendered and world war 2 was over -
Hitler is Elected
Hilter and the Nazis are elcted in hopes of rebuilding what the great depression tore down.
