WWI Timeline Aubrey Cortez by Aubrey Cortez

The Start of World War l (July 28, 1914)

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WWl began when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia after Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated. Due to the alliances, major European powers like Germany, Russia, France, and Britain are getting involved fast.

Millions of men were drafted into the military, having to leave their families without fathers, brothers, and sons. At first, people supported the war but as the war went on people started to realize it brought terrible suffering and loss.

Life in the Trenches & The Battle of the Somme (July-November 1916)

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The Battle of the Somme was one of the deadliest battles with over one million soldiers killed or wounded. Soldiers fought in deep, muddy trenches with constant gunfire, explosions, and poison gas.

Like in the Trenches was miserable for soldiers with diseases spreading quickly, soldiers barely sleeping, and many suffered from extreme fear and trauma. Families back at home received heartbreaking news that their loved ones dying, and the enormous loss of life made people question if the war was worth fighting.

The Russian Revolution (March-November 1917)

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Russia was struggling from war losses, food shortages, and anger toward its leaders. In March, protesters forced Tsar Nicholas ll to step down, and by November, the Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, took control and pulled Russia out of the war

The revolution spread fear and excitement across Europe leaving some people wanting similar changes, while others worries about communism spreading. Russia's exit from the war also changed the balance of power, making it harder for the allies to fight Germany.

Woman Join the Workforce (1914-1918)

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Having so many men fighting in the war, women took over jobs in factories, transportation, and hospitals to support their families. They worked long hours often in dangerous conditions, making weapons, driving buses, and even serving as nurses near the battlefield tending to hurt soldiers.

This changed how society viewed women , Proving they could do the same jobs as men. After the war, women in some countries gained the right to vote and their role in society continued to grow.

100 Days Offensive (August 8th-November 11th, 1917)

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There was a series of attacks by the Allied forces against the German Army, leading to the end of World War l. It began with the Battle of Amiens, where Allied troops, including soldiers from Britain, France, Canada, Australia, and the United States, pushed back German forces using tanks, airplanes, and well-planned attacks

This offensive greatly affected people and societies in Europe because it led to the defeat of Germany and forced them to sign the Armistice of November 11, 1918, ending the war. Millions of soldiers and civilians had already suffered from years of fighting, and this final push caused even more casualties, destruction, and hardship. Many European economies were devastated, and the war's end led to major political changes. This included the collapse of empires like Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.

The Treaty of Versailles (June 28, 1919)

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The Treaty of Versailles officially ended World War l and forced Germany to accept full blame for the war. It required Germany to pay heavy fines. give up land, and reduce its military

Many Germans felt the Treaty was unfair and humiliating, which created anger and resentment. This economic and political hardship eventually helped leaders like Adolf Hitler rise to power, leading to World War ll.