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The Start Of WW1
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in 1914 in Sarajevo. Which caused the start of WW1. -
Austro- Hungary issued an ultimatum to Serbia
Austria-Hungary issued an ultimatum to Serbia with harsh demands, leading to the declaration of war. -
Germany's Blank Check Assurance
Germany provided unconditional support to Austria-Hungary, encouraging aggressive actions. -
Russian Mobilization
Russia began mobilizing its army to support Serbia, escalating tensions. -
Germany's Declaration of War on Russia
Germany declared war on Russia, bringing Europe closer to a full-scale war. -
Germany's Declaration of War on France
Germany declared war on France and implemented the Schlieffen Plan to invade Belgium. -
Invasion of Belgium
Germany invaded neutral Belgium, prompting Britain to declare war on Germany. -
Battle of the Marne
The Allies stopped the German advance into France, leading to trench warfare. -
Introduction of Poison Gas
Germany used chemical weapons for the first time at the Second Battle of Ypres. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
A German U-boat sank the British ocean liner, killing many civilians, including Americans. -
Gallipoli Campaign
An unsuccessful Allied attempt to control the sea route from Europe to Russia. -
Battle of the Somme
A major Allied offensive with massive casualties, highlighting the horrors of trench warfare. -
Battle of Verdun
One of the longest and costliest battles in WWI, symbolizing French determination. -
Zimmermann Telegram
A secret German proposal to Mexico to join the war against the U.S., which was intercepted and made public. -
The Treaty of Versaille.
subjected germany to strict punitive measures.