Australia's involvement in WW1 By Genz.e Aug 4, 1914 Britain declares war on Germany Aug 10, 1914 Volunteer recruiting begins in Australia Nov 26, 1914 Australian troops in Egypt Apr 25, 1915 Australians land at ANZAC cove Aug 6, 1915 Battle of lone pine Dec 19, 1915 Evacuation of Gallipoli