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Archduke of Austria-Hungary and wife pronounced dead.
During a visit to Sarajevo, Archduke of Austria-Hungary , Franz Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated by a Serbian nalionalist, Gavrilo Princip. -
Germany's promises to support Austria-Hungary
Kaiser William the second, told Austria-Hungary that no matter what happens, Germny will stand behind them, against Serbia. -
Austria declared war on Serbia.
The immediate origins of the war, lay in the decisions by the polititions and the generals during the 'July Crisis' which was caused by the assassination of Crown Prince, Franz Ferdninand and wife, Sophie. The crisis came after a difficulkt series of diplomatic clashes between Italy, Germany, Britain, France, Austria-Hungary and Russia, or the great powers as they are also known as. This was because of colonial issues in the decade before 1914. This had left tensions high. -
Germay declares war on Russia
After warning Russia that if they continued to mobilse with Serbia, then Germany would have to intervean. Russia refused and then Germany mobilised with Austria-Hungary and declared war on Russia. -
France goes to war
France goes to war with Germany and Austria-Hungary after they both threaten its allies, Serbia and Russia.
Germany invaded Belgium. Germany needed to put the Schlieffen plan, while France had a plan of their own to implement. -
Britain declared war on Germany.
After hearing what Germany was doing to Britains allies, Britain thought that it was time for them to step in and help France, Russia and Serbia, by fighting alongside them. -
BEF
The BEF ( British Expeditionary Force) made its retreat from Mons. Germany began its invasion on France. -
Russian army is defeated.
The Russian army was defeated by the German army in the Tannenburg battle at the Masurian Lakes. -
Turkey goes to war.
Turkey ented into the war on the side of its allies, Germany and Austria-Hungary. Trench warfares began to take over the entire Western Front. -
First Zeppelin.
The Zeppelin ( a big missiel balloon) that the Germany used against Britain, took place. -
Gallipoli.
All the allied troops made their way to Gallipoli.
Shortly after landing, was it realised that a mistake had been made.There were boats already there, waiting for the enemies to come. When the enemies did come, they fired away. Many men were killed or wounded in the boats. -
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Gallipoli campiagn.
From the beginning of WW1 in 1914, men from all over Australia volunteered to fight for their country, in the war.The first major fight that the Australia troops had to face, was the Gallipoli battle. This was the battle that was unsuccessful to Australians. This became known as the 'Failed Gallipoli Campaign.'
It was the first campaign where both New Zealand and Australia fought under the ANZAC name.
This campaign was all about bringing down Gemany in her time of downfall. -
Lusitania.
The Lusitania was a boat that bought people and goods from Britain to America. A German U-boat sunk the Lusitania and many people died.
The Americans were so enraged by this. -
Italy.
After hearing what was going on, Italy steeped in and said "Hold it there Germany and Austria-Hungary, you've been attacking my allies for too long. I''m now stepping in." -
The troops leave Gallipoli.
There wasn't much to gain for as the fighting in Gallipoli, so the troops were forced to evacuate. Although relieved, they felt like they wer giving up on something that they fought very hard for. -
Conscription introduced in Britain.
The conscription was introduced into Britain. What it meant was if you were between the ages of 18-44 you had to go and fight.. -
The Jutland battle started.
The battle of Jutland was a naval battle between the British and the German. Many lives were lost. However, it was said that the British beat the Germans in this particular battle. -
Battle of the Somme.
The troops travelled to Somme where they began the battle of the Somme.
On the first day of battle, Britain lost 58,000 men (one third were killed.) -
Tanks of the Somme
The British employ tanks. This was the first time that tanks had ever been used in history. They used the tanks against the Germans. -
USA.
Still outraged by the sinking of the Lusitania, American decided it was time for it to join in the war. America fought alongside Britain and its alliances. -
The agreement between Germany and Russia is signed.
The armistice was signed between Russia and Germany, so that after a long-lasting rivalry, the two countries could be at peace with one another. -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.
The treaty was signed between the Bolshevik goverment of Russia and the central powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and Turkey.) This ended Russia's partipation in world war 1. -
Allies.
Germany was planning to attack Britain, France, Serbia and their alliances.
The Allies all knew there was going to be a German attack, but were unsure of when the Germans would attack.
The Brits made their way to the coast, to prepare themselves for attack, while the French did the same in the south of the Brits. -
The battle of Megiddo
The battle of Megiddo was the final allied offensive of te Sinai and Palestine Campaign for the first world war or the 'Great war.
The battles were held in te central and nothern parts of OttomanPalestine and the parts to Irael, Syria and Jordan.
This is the battle where the Turkish forces collapsed. -
Germany asks allies to sign the armistice.
Germany wanted its allies to sign the armistice to end the war. -
Turkey made peace.
After their army collapsed in the Megiddo battle, the Turks decided to withdraw and make eace with all the countries again. -
Austria-Hungary makes peace.
After hearing that Turkey had withdrawn, Austria-Hungary knew it couldn't continue fighting because it didn't have its one of its allies to help support it and therefore, Austria-Hungary would lose. So like Turkey and Germany, Austria-Hungary made peace with the other countries. -
End of world war 1.
Germany signed the an armistice with its allies. This marked the end of world war 1. -
Post-war
The Treaty of Versailles was signed by Germany.
