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Franz Ferdinand is Assassinated
Franz Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria, is assassinated with his wife, Sophia, in the country of Serbia, sparking the events of the Great War (World War I). -
Serbia is Declared War On
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia on this day, a month after the Assassination of Franz Ferdinand -
Austria-Hungary declares War on Serbia
A month after Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, Austria-Hungary declared War on Serbia. -
Russia Joins the Great War
After Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia, Russia mobilizes their Army and is dragged in to the war due to their alliance with Serbia. -
Germany Joins the Great War
After News of Russia mobilizing their army to attack Austria-Hungary hits, Germany is forced to order them to stop their attack plan, as they have an alliance with Austria-Hungary. -
France Enters the Great War
France was dragged unwillingly into the Great War because of their strong alliance with Russia, after news of Germany's demanding Russia leave Austria-Hugary alone. Also, Germany declared War on France the same day, assuming they would attempt to defend Russia, and went forth with the Schlieffen Plan. -
Great Britain Enters the Great War
After the Shlieffen Plan by Germany, Belgium was ripped apart by the German army to reach France, and because of the Treaty of London, Britain Entered the Great War. -
Ottoman Empire Formally Joins the Central Powers
After a secret deal with the German Empire, the Ottoman Empire Joins the Great War on October 28th, 1914, after the Russian Black Sea Ports are bombed. -
Italy Joins the Allies
Although technically sided with the Central Powers, Italy joined the Allies to get land from Austria-Hugary on May 23rd, 1915. -
Bulgaria Joins the Central Powers
After much conisderation, Bulgaria joined the Central Powers to keep trade with Austria-Hungary and to have protection from Serbia. -
Germany declares War on Portugal
Portugal declared its relationship with Great Britain by going to the Lisbon's Harbor and seizing German ships. -
Romania joins WWI with the Allies
Romania, who had remained neuttral in World War I, joined the Allies, inspired by Russia's success. -
Greece Joins the Allies
Greece joined the Allies on July 2nd, 1917 Officially, after 3 years of neutrality.
