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Before WWI
In 19th centuries, the second industrial revolution erupted. Manufacturers were growing at a rapid speed, which enabled the widespread adoption of pre-existing technical systems such as railway, telegraph, and gas. The improvement of manufactures caused the unbalanced of supply and demand in the markets. In that, the more powerful countries are looking for new markets in world wild. These factors urged colonization to thrive during that period, which caused conflicts between countries. -
The Assasination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand was an heir of Austrian Empire. He was killed along with his wife during a drive while visiting Sarajevo, the capital city of Bosnia. The assassin was Gavrilo Princip who was a Serbian patriot. People believes this is the trigger of WWI. -
German Promised to Support Austrian
The Former German Emperor Kaiser William II promised that German would support Austrian against Serbia, which caused Austria start the war. -
Austria Declares War with Serbia
Since the assassination has committed by Serbians, Austria declares war on Serbia. -
Germany Declares War on Russia
German declares war on Russia, because Russia helped Serbia to defend Austria. -
Germany's Schlieffen Plan
Germany declared war on France and invaded Belgium. Germany also carried out the Schlieffen plan. The plan was trying to take out France in 39 days by creating a battle array like revolving doors. After that, the army will join the Russia frontline. However, the plan was failed because France defended the invasion. This was also the rudiment of the blitz. -
Britain and Canada Declares War on Germany
Britain declared the war on Germany. Since Canada is serving to the queen, it automatically joined the war with Britain. -
Turkey Enters the War on Germany's Side
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Second Battle of Ypres
The Second Battle of Ypres was fought from 22 April to 25 May 1915. This was Canada’s first major battle in WWI. The Canadian Division faced the first use of chlorine gas at the battlefield. 6000 soldiers were killed, wounded, or captured. However, the Canadian soldiers have defended Germany’s attack. -
Battle of Somme
The Battle Of Somme was the largest war during WWI; over one million troops killed during that war. Allies planned a strategy of combined offensives against the Central Powers in 1916. Initially, BEF should help French army undertake the main part of the Somme offensive. When the Germany army began the Battle of Verdun on 21 February 2016. However the French commanders diverted many of the divisions for the Battle Of Somme and accidently attacked by the British became the main effort. -
Tanks In WWI
Tanks were first used in WWI during the Battle Of Somme by Britain. -
USA declared war on Germany
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The Battle Of Vimy Ridge
The battle of Vimy Ridge was fought in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France. Four Canadian divisions faced three divisions of the Germany Sixth Army. The Canadian corps successfully attacked the German-held strongpoint.The victory of Vimy Ridge shows the Canadian identity and independence. -
Battle of Passchendaele
The battle of was a campaign between allies and Germany. It was remembered because of its ruthless fighting and horrible weather conditions. Over 16000 Canadian soldiers were killed and wound in that battle, which reminds people the cost of wars. -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
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The Treaty of Versailles
The official peace agreement between allies and central powers. It was signed near the beautiful palace at Versailles, near Paris. The treaty punished Germany and forced them to accept full responsibility for the the war and pay reparations, give up territories and reduce the army size to a 100,000
