Consider the main events of the First World War:
In June 1914, the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, who was the direct heir to the Hungarian throne, occurred. From this moment begins the chronology of the First World War
Consequently, in July, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.
The main events of the First World War began on the twenty-eighth of July 1914 (this date is the official start of hostilities).
In August, Germany declares war on such countries as Russia, France, Luxembourg, Belgium. The German and Ottoman empires sign a secret alliance agreement. The British Empire challenges Germany.
Montenegro announces the beginning of the war of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Austro-Hungarian Empire, in turn, Russia.
Serbia and Montenegro declared war on Germany. France and the British Empire declare war on Austria-Hungary. Austria-Hungary - Belgium.
In November 1914, the countries of the Entente declared war on the Ottoman Empire. Great Britain begins the naval blockade of Germany.
February 1915 is marked by major offensive operations on the eastern front of Germany.
In April, during the second battle of Ypres, German troops launched the use of chemical weapons. Also, this period was marked by the London Agreement between the countries of the Entente and Italy.
In May, Italy declared war on Austria-Hungary.
In October, Bulgaria unleashes hostilities against Serbia, and in response, the Entente countries declare war on Bulgaria.
In March 1916, Portugal declared war on Germany.
In June, the Brusilov breakthrough begins , followed by the Arab Revolution.
In August, Italy declared war on Germany.
September 1916 was marked by the creation of joint military commands by the central powers. The British used tank devices for the first time in the history of wars, the Brusilovsky breakthrough, as expected, is coming to an end (the Russian troops won).
In February-April 1917, German troops retreat towards the Hindenburg line. There is a turning point that has affected the main events of the First World War.
In March 1917, the February Revolution in Russia began. The abdication of the throne of Emperor Nicholas II. The interim government comes to power. The process of creating soldiers' committees is taking place in the troops, which leads to the decomposition of the Russian army.
In April, the United States declared war on Germany.
In June 1917, Greek forces entered the war, but adhered to the Entente.
From July to October 1917, the following states enter the war: China, Siam, Liberia, and Brazil (on the Entente side).
In December, the United States declared war on the Austro-Hungarian state. Soviet Russia signed a truce with Germany.
In February 1918, the Ukrainian People’s Republic entered into peaceful relations with the central powers. Germany, without concluding a peace treaty with Russia, resumes hostilities that took place on the Eastern Front.
In March, Leo Trotsky signed a peace agreement with Germany.
In September and October, the battle for the Hindenburg line takes place.
In November, as a consequence of the Revolution, Germany was proclaimed a republic.
So, the most important date is on the eleventh of November at five in the morning, when the Compiegne truce is signed by Germany , the hostilities officially end at 11:00.
This concludes the main events of the First World War. January 10, 1920 is considered the official end of the 1st World War, which is accompanied by the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
The First World War, the main events of which had such devastating consequences, was remembered by both the victims and the shaken economy and well-being of the countries.