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WW1 Major events
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Secret Treaty
Germany signs a secret treaty with the Ottoman Empire -
UK declares war one Germany
Due to the invasion of belgium Britain declares war on Germany -
Assassination
Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife assassinated by Gavrilo Princip. -
Austria seeks support
Austria looks to Germany, asks for help if Russia interferes with declaration of war on Serbia. Germany back Austria. -
Austria Declares War
Austria declares war on serbia, Russia mobilises against Austria. -
Germany declares war on russia
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Battle on the Western Front begins
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Germany declares war on France
Germany declares war on France, Invades Belgium. -
Australia join UK
Australia joins a long list of British colonies that join the war effort. -
ANZACs
ANZAC troops land in the Dardanelles -
Battle of the Somme
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Armistice
Fighting is called to a halt as leaders sekk peace
