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The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand by a Serbian terrorist group. Sparks a war leading to the end of some countries. -
Austria declares war on Serbia
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Period: to
WWI
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Joyeux Noel- the Christmas truce
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Moving into Gallipoli
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Germans sink Lusitania
U-boat sinks Lusitainia. -
Zeppelin air raid
War becomes "Total War" with German Zeppelin air raid on England -
Battle of Verdun
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Battle of Jutland
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Battle of Somme
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Germany starts submarine warfare
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United States passes Selective Service Act
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First wave of US expedition force arrives in Europe
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German major offensive attack
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Influenza kills many soldiers on both sides
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germanrepublic is founded
