The Major Powers
The major powers that fought in WW1 were the Allied Powers and the Central Powers. The Allied Powers consisted of:- France
- United Kingdom
- Russia (until 1917)
- United States
- Italy (from 1915)
- Belgium
- Serbia
- Germany
- Austria-Hungary
- Bulgaria
- Ottoman Empire
The Minor Powers
In addition to the major powers, many minor powers also fought in WW1. These included:- Belgium
- Serbia
- Greece
- Romania
- Portugal
- Montenegro
The Colonies and Dominions
- Canada
- Australia
- New Zealand
- India
- South Africa
- China
- Japan
Timeline of Events
Here is a timeline of the major events of WW1:| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1914 | Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand |
| 1914 | Germany invades Belgium |
| 1914 | Russia declares war on Germany |
| 1915 | Italy declares war on Austria-Hungary |
| 1917 | United States declares war on Germany |
Key Battles and Conflicts
Here are some of the key battles and conflicts of WW1:- The Battle of the Marne (September 1914)
- The Battle of Ypres (April-May 1915)
- The Battle of Gallipoli (February-July 1915)
- The Battle of Verdun (February-December 1916)
- The Battle of the Somme (July-November 1916)