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Archduke's Assassination
On this date Archuduke Franz Ferdinand was killed in Serbia by a young man. -
Austia-Hungary invades Serbia
Austria-Hungary invades Serbia as revenged for the assassination of the Archduke. -
Germany declares war on Russia and France
In response to Russia declaring war on Austria-Hungary, Germany declares war on Russia and France. -
Germany invades Belgium to outflank the French and British declare war
Germany invaded nuetral Belgium to outflank the French army defenses. Britain protests this but Germany doesn't care. Britain then declares war on Germany. -
Ottomans enter the war
Sultan Mehmed V declares Jihad on the Allies.. -
First zeppelin raid on Great Britain
Two zeppelins dropped twenty-four 50 kg high explosive bombs and ineffective 3 kg incendiaries on Great Yarmouth, Sheringham, King's Lynn and the surrounding villages. In all 4 people were killed and 16 were injured. Monetary damage was estimated at £7,740. -
Germany begins submarine warfare
Germany begins sending submarines to effect the British getting aid from across the ocean, or sending it anywhere. -
Allied forces land at Gallipoli
The British and French, along with some of their colonial troops, invade the Ottoman empire at Gallipoli. This battle will take a year. -
U.S. enters war
After the Zimmerman telegram and the sinking of the Lusitania and other American shipping boats, U.S. finally declares war on Germany -
Germany surrenders
At 6 am, Germany signs the Armistice of Compiègne. End of fighting at 11 a.m. After 4 years of war, it is over.