WHY STUDY THE WAR

By Ray Baraiazarra
  • Battle of the Marne

    Battle of the Marne

    The Allies stopped the German advance into France.
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    KEY DATES

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    Main Battles

  • Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo.

    Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo.

  • Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia: the war begins.

    Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia: the war begins.

  • Battle of Gallipoli

    Battle of Gallipoli

    The Allies failed to capture the Dardanelles in Turkey.
  • Italy enters the war on the side of the Allies.

    Italy enters the war on the side of the Allies.

  • Battle of Verdun

    Battle of Verdun

    France resisted a massive German attack.
  • Battle of the Somme

    Battle of the Somme

    Over one million soldiers died; tanks were used for the first time.
  • The United States enters the war; the Russian Revolution overthrows the Tsar.

    The United States enters the war; the Russian Revolution overthrows the Tsar.

  • Armistice signed: end of hostilities.

    Armistice signed: end of hostilities.

  • Treaty of Versailles officially ends the war.

    Treaty of Versailles officially ends the war.