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World War 1
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World War 1 begins
WW1 begins after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, WW1 lasted till 1918. Germany, Austria, Hungary, Belgaria, and Ottoman Empire were the Central Powers. Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Romania, Japan, and U.S were the Allied Powers, Central went against Allied. During the war, trench warfare was a common occurrence. -
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand and Sophie were both killed by Princip. Austria becomes allies with Germany against Serbia. -
Germany declares war on Russia
Germany declares war on Russia because Russia is seen as a massive threat. -
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Gallipoli Battle
A unsuccessful campaign that attempted to control a sea route between Europe and Russia. Great Britain, France, and divisions of Australian and New Zealand army corps fought during the battle .Allied Forces suffered heavy casualties and the Ottoman Empire had victory. -
United States join war
U.S joins war after Zimmerman Note. A lot of Americans went against the idea of going to war, the Americans wanted to stay neutral . Major General John J. Pershing had commanded two million American soldiers against France. -
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Battle of Verdun
Germans captured Fort Douaumont and Fort Vaux. France later too back the Forts. Germany withdrew their army due to many crisis and losses, France had successfully defended and won the battle of Verdun. -
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Battle of Somme
One of the largest and bloodiest battles of World War 1, located near Somme river in France. The Allied Powers and Central Powers had a casualty count of 419,000 British, 194,000 French, and 650,000 Germans. -
Russia retreats from war
Russia retreats against France after the October Revolution. Russia had started a Civil war within itself by Bolsheviks and the White Guard. -
Zimmerman Note
A telegram that was sent bu Arthur Zimmerman to German Minister to Mexico. The telegram was made for negotiating with U.S for territory over mexico in exchange in joining the German cause. LAter the U.S joined in World War 1 -
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Russian Revolution
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Battle of Argonne
One of America's most important battle in the war, as well as Marshal Foch's last offense on the Western Front. Cunel, Romagne, and Grandpre were captured by the Americans. The A,E,F ( American Expeditionary Forces) had a final attack on Sedan, France. -
Armistice
An agreement to end fighting on the western front of Europe. The Armistice took six-months to come to terms with The Treaty of Versailles was signed and formed in June. -
The Treaty of Versailles Signed
The Treaty of Versailles was signed by the Allied Forces without Germany. The treaty contained a new League of Nations, gave Germany new boundaries, stripped Germany of it's allies, stipulated demilitarized zones, and lastly reduced Germany's armies -
First meeting of the League of Nations
An international diplomatic organization that was made for to solve conflicts between countries to avoid wars. The Versailles Treaty caused conflict turmoil. America didn't want to be apart of League of Nations because the senate didn't support it.
