Timeline World War 1

By Myahj

  • Sinking of the Lusitania

    Sinking of the Lusitania
    Germany sank a British Passenger ship, the Lusitania. killed 1,200 people including 128 Americans.

  • U-boats (submarines)

    U-boats (submarines)
    U-boats were created in between 1912-1913

  • Hand Grenades

    Hand Grenades
    Grenades were a very useful weapon in world war one because it was so effective at clearing out enemy.

  • Archduke Assassinated

    Archduke Assassinated
    Air to the throne Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip(19 years old). He was told to by the Black Hand.

  • Serbia Blammed

    Serbia Blammed
    When Franz Ferdinand was killed, Austria blamed Serbia and declares war (The U.S. is neutral). As an effect of this Russia (who is aligned with Serbia) declares war on Austria Hungary

  • Germany Invades

    Germany Invades
    Germany invades belgium this begins WWI

  • Tanks are introduced into Warfare

    Tanks are introduced into Warfare
    Germany is the first country that used tanks in the war.

  • Zimmerman Telegram

    Zimmerman Telegram
    U.S. decodes a message, for mexico saying that Mexico should invade America and if they do Germany would join Mexico with invading America

  • Woodrow Wilson says the U.S. will not take sides

    Woodrow Wilson says the U.S. will not take sides
    Woodrow Wilson says that America is not going to join the war or take sides