World war 1

World War One / Timeline

  • WW1 / Franz Ferdinand

    WW1 / Franz Ferdinand
    Prince Franz Ferdinand and his wife are assassinated in Sarajevo.
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    World War One / Start of the War - Gallipoli

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  • WW1 / War Begins

    WW1 / War Begins
    Austro-Hungary declares war on Serbia. Germany has given Austro-Hungary support. Russia prepares.
  • WW1 / Invasion and War

    WW1 / Invasion and War
    German troops invade Belgium. Britain then declares war on Germany. America declares neutrality;
  • WW1 / France

    WW1 / France
    France declares war against Astro-Hungary.
  • WW1 / Turkey Enters

    WW1 / Turkey Enters
    Turkey entered the war on Germany’s side. Trench warfare started to dominate the Western Front.
  • WW1 / Russia

    WW1 / Russia
    Russia declares war on the Ottoman Empire. The United Kingdom begins the naval blockade of Germany.
  • WW1 / Zeppelin Raid

    WW1 / Zeppelin Raid
    First Zeppelin raid on Great Britain.
  • WW1 / Gallipoli Landing

    WW1 / Gallipoli Landing
    ANZAC and allied troops landed in Gallipoli.
  • WW1 / Withdrawal

    WW1 / Withdrawal
    Troops withdraw from ANZAC Cove.
  • WW1 / End To Campaign

    WW1 / End To Campaign
    The Gallipoli Campaign ends, with an Ottoman victory.
  • WW1 / Britain Conscription

    WW1 / Britain Conscription
    Britain introduces conscription, where single men aged 18 - 41 may join in war.
  • WW1 / Battle of the Somme

    WW1 / Battle of the Somme
    The battle of the Somme begins.
  • WW1 / Italy

    WW1 / Italy
    Italy declares war on Germany.
  • WW1 / Unified

    WW1 / Unified
    The Central Powers create a unified command.
  • WW1 / Battle of the Somme

    WW1 / Battle of the Somme
    The battle of the Somme ends. With an enormous amount of casualties. There was no winner.
  • WW1 / United States

    WW1 / United States
    The United States of America declares war on Germany.
  • WW1 / Bolsheviks

    WW1 / Bolsheviks
    The Bolsheviks seize power in Russia. Taking them out of the war.
  • WW1 / Spring Offensive

    WW1 / Spring Offensive
    Germany launches a series of attacks toward France.
  • WW1 / Hundred Days Offensive

    WW1 / Hundred Days Offensive
    The French and US troops counter attack the German troops and force them back. In August, a series of battles occur which push the Germans back further.
  • WW1 / Armistice of Compiègne

    WW1 / Armistice of Compiègne
    Germany signs the Armistice of Compiègne. World War 1 is drawn to a close.