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World war I timeline
Created by
evelyn
⟶ Updated 3 Nov 2017 ⟶
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Events
Germany declares war on Russia and France Although guaranteeing Belgian neutrality, Germans march through Belgium into France
Nations align for war Bulgaria and Turkey join Germany and Austria-Hungary in the Central Powers. France, England, Russia join the Allied Powers
Wilson declares US neutrality Location: Washington DC Reflecting strong public opinion, Wilson states that US will not join the war
Germany 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 life
Lusitania sunk by Germans Location: Off coast of Ireland Torpedoed without warning, the Lusitania sinks in 18 minutes, killing 128 Americans
Arabic Pledge Location: Berlin Germany promises both to sink unarmed liners following sinking British liner Arabic
Sessex 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 seas
Wilson wins 1916 presidential election Location: US Declaring "he kept us out of war," Wilson and Democrats barely defeat Hughes and Republicans
Wilson 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 hostilities
Germany resumes unlimited submarine warfare Location: Berlin Confident that US help would be too late, Germany seeks to starve England into submission
Zimmermann note discovered Location: Berlin to Mexico City Foreign minister Zimmermann
Wilson 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 war
Russian Revolution deposes Czar Nicholas Location: Russia Instability in Europe encourages Wilson to act
Wilson asks for declaration of war Location: Capitol building Washington D.C. "The world must be made safe for democracy" Wilson insists
Food administration formed Location: Washington D.C. Herbert Hoover heads effort to conserve food and boost agricultural output
Creel 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 industry
Selective 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 war
14 Points declared Location: Capitol Building Washington D.C Wilson lists his goals for a war-free world, including a League of Nations
Cantigny Location: North of Paris First victory for American troops
Chateau-Thierry Location: France French and American troops block German advance
Belle Wood Location: France American forces suffer heavy losses but defeat Germans
Second Battle of the Marne Location: France Allied forces defeat Germans who begin retreat east
Sedan Location: Eastern France American troops cut German supply lines 50 miles behind German front
Germans 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 starvation
Treaty of Versailles signed Location: Versailles, France Germany signs treaty drafted by "Big Four" which includes huge reparation demands
Archduke Ferdinand assassination Location: Saravejo, Bosnia Unsteady alliances erupt into war as Russia, Serbia's ally, begins to mobilize.
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Meuse-Argonne Location: Eastern France Gen. Pershing loses 120.000 men of his troops in heavy fighting
