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127 Moments
1916
Germany starts targeting vessels in the Atlantic with aggressive actions at sea.
1915
British and French forces capture Cameroonian colony in World War I.
German cruiser Dresden scuttled by Royal Navy after Battle of Falkland Islands in Chilean waters.
British declares blockade on German ports during World War I
WWI: French offensive in Champagne gains few yards, costs 50,000 casualties.
American and Norwegian ships attacked at sea by German forces.
Russian 20th Army corps surrenders to the German 10th Army after being surrounded in battle.
Germany initiates a blockade against Britain, impacting maritime trade and relations between the two nations.
French efforts push back German forces towards Champagne region during World War I.
US President protests British use of US flags on ships to deceive Germans.
Russian army encircled in Second Battle of Masurian Lakes during World War I.
German troops reach strategic Suez Canal during World War II, spreading fear and uncertainty.
Submarine attack on Le Havre during WWI caused civilian casualties and ship sinkings.
Naval battle between German-British fleets at Dogger Bank and Helgoland during World War I.
1914
Legendary "Christmas Truce" takes place on the battlefields of WWI between British and German troops. Instead of fighting, soldiers exchange gifts and play football
Aerial attack on Dover, England by German aircraft results in bomb drops.
French and British halt German advance towards Paris.
Western armies advance through Belgium met resistance, halted at Battle of the Marne.
German troops looted Belgian towns during World War I, causing destruction and stealing valuables.
General von Hindenburg and General Ludendorff defeat Russian armies in Battle of Tannenberg.
Germany's strategic move to advance through Belgium to reach Paris.
Germany declares war on Russia, escalating tensions in Europe.
1912
Alfred Wegener publicly presents the continental drift hypothesis in Frankfurt
1890
Rise of worker's movement leads to establishment of Social Democratic Party.
1884
Discussion among European powers reshaping Africa resulted in colonization, with lasting impacts on the continent.
1871
The Unification Process: Historic merging of states leading to unified nation formation.
1848
Political unrest and uprisings across Europe seeking political and social change in 1848.
1815
Formation of Confederation: Rise of unified states from Napoleonic era disruptions led empowerment.
1814
Post-Napoleonic Europe peace talks reshaping continent's political landscape after defeat of Napoleon.