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Outbreak of War
Sifnifies the moment when the previous tensions between european nations erupted into full-scale conflicts which was primarily triggered by the assassination of Archdurke Franz Ferdinand. -
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
This event directly triggered the chain of events that led to the outbreak of world war one -
Formation of the Allied Powers and Central Powers
The formation of Allied and Central powers was significant in World War one because it created the two major opposing sides in the war. -
Germany Invades Belgium
Germany invading Belgium was important because Belgians refused to let the Germans through, so they decided to enter by force which violated the treaty of london. -
Battle of the Marne
The battle of the Marne was important because it marked the end of the German sweep into France and the beginning of the trench warfare. -
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Gallipoli Campaign
Gallipoli Campaign was important because it marked a major allied failure mostly against the ottoman empire and served as a crucial moment in the development of national identity for australia and new zeland. -
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Battle of Verdun
The battle of verdun was important because france repelled the german assault which saved the city of verdun and caused then a major confidence boost. -
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Battle of the Somme
One of the most significant battles of ww1 due to the horrific casualties and its representation of the brutal trencg warfare that characterized the conflict. -
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Russian Revolution
The russian revolution was significant to world war one because russia abolished its monarchy and adopted a socialist form of government. -
U.S. Entry into the War
The United States entry into World War 1 was highly significant because it effectively turned the tide of the war in favor of the Allies, allowing them to eventually defeat Germany -
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Battle of Passchendaele
The Battle of Passchendaele, fought during World War I, is significant because it represents one of the most brutal and costly battles on the Western Front