World war I timeline
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Updated: 3 Nov 2017
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Germany declares war on Russia and France
Although guaranteeing Belgian neutrality, Germans march through Belgium into FranceNations align for war
Bulgaria and Turkey join Germany and Austria-Hungary in the Central Powers. France, England, Russia join the Allied PowersWilson declares US neutrality
Location: Washington DC
Reflecting strong public opinion, Wilson states that US will not join the warGermany declares waters around British Isles a war zone
Neutral vessels are warned of potential u-boat attacks. Wilson warns Germany that it would be accountable for any loss of American lifeLusitania sunk by Germans
Location: Off coast of Ireland
Torpedoed without warning, the Lusitania sinks in 18 minutes, killing 128 AmericansArabic Pledge
Location: Berlin
Germany promises both to sink unarmed liners following sinking British liner ArabicSessex Pledge
Location: Berlin
Following sinking of French steamer Sussex, Germany again agrees to "visit and search" rules, but insists that Great Britain should also agree to obey international laws regarding freedom of the seasWilson wins 1916 presidential election
Location: US
Declaring "he kept us out of war," Wilson and Democrats barely defeat Hughes and RepublicansWilson calls for "peace without victory"
Location: Washington D.C.
Frustrated with his efforts to mediate a peace, Wilson becomes convinced that both sides needed to cease hostilitiesGermany resumes unlimited submarine warfare
Location: Berlin
Confident that US help would be too late, Germany seeks to starve England into submissionZimmermann note discovered
Location: Berlin to Mexico City
Foreign minister ZimmermannWilson asks Congress for greater powers
Location: Washington D.C.
Senate, led by La Follette Wisconsin, refuse to grant Wilson power to wage an undeclared naval warRussian Revolution deposes Czar Nicholas
Location: Russia
Instability in Europe encourages Wilson to actWilson asks for declaration of war
Location: Capitol building Washington D.C.
"The world must be made safe for democracy" Wilson insistsFood administration formed
Location: Washington D.C.
Herbert Hoover heads effort to conserve food and boost agricultural outputCreel Committee issues official propaganda
Location: Washington D.C.
Daily "Official Bulletins" seek to convince Americans for the crusade for freedom and democracy and the bestial nature of the "Huns"War Industries Board created
Location: Washington D.C.
Led by Bernard Baruch, the WIB set prices and determined what goods should be produced by private industrySelective Service Act passed
Location: Washington D.C.
Nearly 10 million men are listed and a lottery choses first 687.000 to serve. Eventually 3.000.000 men serve as draftees in the war14 Points declared
Location: Capitol Building Washington D.C
Wilson lists his goals for a war-free world, including a League of NationsCantigny
Location: North of Paris
First victory for American troopsChateau-Thierry
Location: France
French and American troops block German advanceBelle Wood
Location: France
American forces suffer heavy losses but defeat GermansSecond Battle of the Marne
Location: France
Allied forces defeat Germans who begin retreat eastSedan
Location: Eastern France
American troops cut German supply lines 50 miles behind German frontGermans surrender, expecting a peace drawn up under Wilson's generous 14 points
Location: Compiegne, France
Worst war in world history is over, 10 million soldiers killed, 10 million civilians died from disease and starvationTreaty of Versailles signed
Location: Versailles, France
Germany signs treaty drafted by "Big Four" which includes huge reparation demandsArchduke Ferdinand assassination
Location: Saravejo, Bosnia
Unsteady alliances erupt into war as Russia, Serbia's ally, begins to mobilize.Periods
Meuse-Argonne
Location: Eastern France
Gen. Pershing loses 120.000 men of his troops in heavy fighting
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