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Franz Ferdinand Assasinated
Assassinated by Gavrilo Princip because of Austria-Hungary not wanting to split into separate countries. -
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia because of Ferdinand's assasination. Gavrilo Princip was a Serb from Serbia and part of "the Black Hand". -
First Battle of the Marne
Battle between France and the UK against the German Empire. Took place at the Marne River near Paris, France. The Allied won. Total of around 154,700 casualties. -
Luistania Sunk
German U-Boats shot down the British Lusitania killing 1,198 innocent people. This was one of many reasons America joined the Allied side in the war. -
Battle of Asiago
Kingdom of Italy vs. Austria-Hungary in Veneto, Italy. Italians won with a defensive victory. This battle was caused due to Austria-Hungary accusing Italy of betraying the Triple Entente. -
Battle of Somme
Bloodiest battle of World War 1 accumulating a total of 1,000,000+ casualties. British and France vs. German Empire in Amiens, France. -
Zimmerman Telegram Intercepted
British forces intercepted and decoded the German Zimmerman Note that was intended to arrive in Mexico asking them to join the Central Powers in the war. -
U.S. Enters the War
The U.S. joins the war with the Allied Powers because of Germany's attack on the Lusitania, the Zimmerman Note, and even Germany attacking U.S. American ships. -
Selective Service Act Passed
The Selective Service Act was passed to give the government allowance to enlist men from the U.S. to fight in the war. -
Battle of Passchendaele
Britain, France, and Belgium vs. German Empire in Ypres, Belgium. They were fighting for control of the South and East ridges of the Belgium city. -
Battle of Cambrai
Britain, France, and US vs German Empire in Cambrai, France. There was around 90,000 casualties during this war. -
Second Battle of the Marne
France, U.S., U.K., Kingdom of Italy, and Siam against the German Empire at the Marne River near Paris, France. The Allies won this battle. -
World War 1 Ends...kind of
Germany surrenders, somewhat ending World War 1. -
World War 1 Officially Ends
Treaty of Versailles is signed officially ending World War 1.