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World War 1 1914 Events
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Assassination of Austrian Crown Prince and Wife
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War Broke Out
War broke out between Austria and Serbia, and soon Germany, Russia and France join the war. -
Germany Invades Belgium
They invade Belgium to attack France. Britain and its Empire declare war on France, meaning Australia joins the war. -
Men Rush to Join Australian Imperial Force
Men form all over Australia join the Australian Imperial Force -
5000 Troops march through Melbourne
The troops marched through Melbourne before they embarked for the war. -
Australian Fleet Leave for Europe
A fleet of 38 Australian cruisers leave for the battlefront in Europe from Melbourne and Sydney. -
HMAS Sydney Destroys German Raider Emden
HMAS Sydney destroys the German raider Emden near the Cocos Islands.