WW1 Chronological timeline Flashcards
1
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June, 1914 =
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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
2
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August, 1914 =
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the triple alliance(entente) declare war on the central powers and vice versa.
3
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Sep, 1914 =
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Germany invade Belgium but are stopped due to the first battle in the war (Marne). Schlieffen plan crumbles
4
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October, 1914 - November, 1914
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the first battle of Ypres, leads to stalemate/ trench warfare.
5
Q
February, 1916 - December, 1916
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Battle of Verdun
6
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July, 1916 - November, 1916
A
Battle of Somme
7
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April, 1917 =
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America joins the Allies.
8
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July, 1917 - November, 1917
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Passchendaele battle (third battle of Ypres)
9
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April, 1918 =
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Russia’s exit from the war
10
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November, 1918 =
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The end of WW1
