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The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
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Germany declares war on France
When the Russians came to the defense of the Serbs, the Germans had no choice but to go to war to defend their Austrian allies. -
British declaration of War
Germany did not withdraw from Belgium and Britain declared war on Germany. -
Japan declared war on Germany
Japan declared war on Germany through her alliance with Great Britain, signed in 1902. -
Russia declared war on Turkey
Because of the help given by Turkey to the German attack of Russia, Russia declared war on Turkey. -
Second Battle of Ypres
Poison gas was used for the first time during this battle. The gas, fired by the Germans claimed many British casualties. -
Italy
Italy entered the war on the side of the Allies. -
USA declares war on Germany
The United States of America declared war on Germany in response to the sinking, by German U boats, of US ships. -
W. Front Cambrai
The British took a large force of tanks across the barbed wire and machine gun posts at Cambrai. -
End of World War 1
At 11 am, in the French town of Redonthes, the Armistice was signed bringing the war to an end.