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The Great War
June 28,1914
Archduke Franz Ferdinand heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and his wife are assassinated in Sarajevo.
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The Great War
August 4
Germany declares war on neutral Belgium and invades in a right flanking move designed to defeat France quickly. As a result of this invasion, Britain declares war on Germany. -
The Great War
September 15
First trenches of the Western front are dug. -
The Great War
January, 1915
War becomes "Total War" with German Zeppelin air raid on England -
The Great War
April 25
Allies begin nine-month battle for the Turkish peninsula of Gallipoli. -
The Great War
April - June
Over half a million French soldiers mutiny, or "go on strike" and refuse to continue the failed offensive. -
The Great War
1919
Demobilization of the armies, millions return home.