WWI: Timeline. by ALAN MAURICIO ROCHA ROMERO

Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand (June 28, 1914)

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by Gavrilo Princip in Sarajevo sparked the beginning of World War I.

Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia (July 28, 1914)

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Austria and Hungary declared war on Serbia, leading to the formation of several alliances that escalated the conflict into a global war.

Start of the Battle of Verdun (February 21, 1916)

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The Battle of Verdun between the French and German armies lasted 10 months and resulted in heavy casualties, symbolizing the brutality of trench warfare.

Start of the Battle of the Somme (July 1, 1916)

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The Battle of the Somme caused heavy casualties on both sides and marked the first time tanks were used, embodying the deep-seated nature of World War I warfare.

The sinking of the passenger liner Lusitania (May 7, 1915)

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The sinking of the German submarine Lusitania killed more than 1,100 passengers, including 128 Americans, and tensions between the United States and the United States increased.

Germany begins its final offensive (March 21, 1918)

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Germany launched its final offensive on the Western Front in an attempt to break the stalemate before new American forces moved in to change the balance of power.

The United States declares war on Germany (April 6, 1917)

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The United States formally entered World War I, strengthening the Allied forces and significantly influencing the outcome of the conflict.

Germany signs the Armistice at Compiègne (November 11, 1918)

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Germany signed the Armistice at Compiègne, effectively ending World War I and leading to negotiations for peace.

The signing of the Treaty of Versailles (June 28, 1919)

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The Treaty of Versailles, signed at the Palace of Versailles, officially ended World War I, and Germany suffered enormous reparations and territorial losses.

The Treaty of Versailles takes effect (January 10, 1920)

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The Treaty of Versailles took effect, reshaping the geopolitical landscape of Europe and setting the stage for future conflicts.