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Franz Ferdinand assassinated
Franz Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria, was shot to death along with his wife by a Serbian nationalist (apart of the black hand) in Sarajevo, Bosnia. -
Germany declared support for Austria
The German Emperor, Kaiser Wilhelm II, promised German support for Austria against Serbia. -
Austria declares war on Serbia
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Germany declare war on Russia
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Germany take action
Germany declares war on France and invaded Belgium. Germany had to implement the Schlieffen Plan. -
Britain declares war on Germany
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German's begin their reign
The Germans besiege and then capture the fortresses of Liège, Belgium. -
Battle of Marne begins
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First Battle of Ypres
The First Battle of Ypres was a battle of the First World War, fought on the Western Front around Ypres, in West Flanders, Belgium. -
Turkey enter the war on Germany's side