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The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip, a member of the black hand. The assassination occurred in Sarajevo, Bosnia. This caused a rapid chain of events eventually leading up to the start of World War One. -
First Battle of Marne
The Battle of Marne was considered a key victory for the allies. They held off the Germans from advancing any further into French territory. But this battle came at a cost. There were about 483,000 soldiers that were injured or killed in the battle. -
Sinking of the Luisitania
On May 15, 1915, a German U-Boat hit and sunk a British ocean liner en route to Liverpool from New York. Of the 1,900 people on board, more than 1,100 died, including more than 120 Americans. This event is what started to bring the United States into the war. -
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
On March 3, 1918, The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was signed by Russia and the Central Powers, removing them from the war. -
Armistice Day
On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918, the end of World War One came. The Allies and the Central Powers signed the armistice agreement to end the war.
