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Archduke Ferdinand Assassinated
The Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austrian-Hungarian throne, is assassinated along with his wife Duchess Sophie in Sarajevo. -
UK At War
After a German chancellor proclaimed their neutrality treaty a 'scrap of paper', the UK declares war on Germany. Being so close to them, Australia is enlisted to help fight. -
Recruiting Offices Open
Australia opens recruiting offices around the country to support Britain. They aim to get 20,000 men recruited to help with the war. -
The AIF Depart For Egypt
The First Australian Imperial Force depart for Egypt, after which they will eventually take part in fighting at Gallipoli. -
Recruiting Very Succesful
By now, a total of 52,561 troops have been recruited to fight in World War 1 against the British, over twice what the British requested. -
Anzacs Land At Gallipoli
Consisting of forces from the AIF and New Zealand, the ANZACs land at Gallipoli in the hopes of capturing the peninusla. This would then secure the passage of the Dardanelles. -
Turkish Counter-attack
The Turks attack back at the perimeter established by the ANZACs in an attempt to drive them back out again. This assault fails. They managed to enter one part of the trenches, but were driven out again by Lance Corporal Albert Jacka, winning him the Victoria Cross. -
Assault on Lone Pine
The ANZACs attack the Turkish trenches at Lone Pine as part of a diversion for troop landings at Sulva, 8km north. This was won by the ANZACs, with 2,000 casualties and 7,000 kills. -
Troop Withdrawal Begins
The forces along the Gallipoli peninsula are now starting to be evacuated after an unsuccessful attack on the defending Turkish forces. -
Forces Evacuated
Every single force along the Gallipoli peninsula has now been evacuated.
