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Duntroon Military College is founded
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Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary
The Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force lands in guinea -
Franz Ferdinand assassinated
Franz Ferdinand and his wife were murdered in Sarajevo -
Germany Declares War
Germany Declares war on Russia and France, they invade neutral Luxembourg and Belgium -
Britain declaring war
Britain declared war on Germany -
AIF Australian Imperial Forces set sail
The AIF sails from Australia to Europe -
HMAS Sydney sinks SMS Emden
HMAS Sydney sinks the German Cruiser SMS Emden -
First Zeppelin Raid
The first zeppelin raid on Britain by Germany -
Evacuation of Gallipoli
Allies begin evacuation of Gallipoli -
Bombardment of Turkish forts in Dardenelles
Britain commences bombardment of Turkish forts in Dardanelles -
Sinking of the Lusitania
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Battle of Fromelles
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Attack on Pozieres Bridge
Australians begin attack on Pozieres bridge -
First conscription referendum is beaten in Australia
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Battle of Magdhaba
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Revolution in Russia
Russian Communist Revolt -
USA joins the War
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Battle of Bullecourt
The first battle of Bullecourt -
Christmas Truce
The Christmas Truce - Soldier from both sides come out of their trenches and share drinks and greetings on Christmas eve -
John Monash takes command of the Australian Corps
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Ludendorff offensive begins
The Ludendorff offensive begins in a final attempt for Germany to break through Allied lines and win the war -
Troops capture Villiers-Bretonneux
Australian Troops recapture the village of Villers-Bretonneux -
Australians land in Gallipoli Peninsula
Allied troops, which include Australians, land on the Gallipoli Peninsula. -
Australians capture the town of Hamel
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Battle of Lone Pine
The Battle of Lone Pine and the Neck takes place in Gallipoli -
Paris conference begins
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Treaty of Versailles
Germany signs the Treaty of Versailles