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Franz Ferdinand Assasinated
Franz Ferdinand, the Archduke of Austria is assasinated by the Black Hand, a Serbian Terrorists group. Primary source: Picture of Franz Ferdinand This is a picture of Franz Ferdinand The assasination of Franz Ferdinand is important becuase this is what caused World War I -
Austria declares war
Austria declares war on Serbia for the assasination of Franz Ferdinand, the Heir to the Austrian throne, by the hand of the Serbian Terrorsist group, the Black Hand. Primary Source: This is a newspaper article on the assasination of Franz Ferdinand. This event is important becuase Austria was the first nation to declare war -
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Germany declare war
Germany declare war on Russia, defending Austria-Hungary -
Schlieffen Plan
Germany implement the Schlieffen Plan: a plan to do a sneak attack into France via Belgium without being detected. BBC Secondary Source
This picture shows Germnay's plan to invade France
BBC This event is important because this was Germany' s plan to attack France and was the war on the western front -
Britain declare war
Britain declare war on Germany for their plans to attack France Primary Source
History This is a front page article of Britain declaring war on Germany. This is important becuase France could not have won if they were not backed by Britain -
Recruiting begins
Recruiting for Australians and New Zealanders for the Gallipoli campaign begins in both nations. Recruiting is for men above the age of 18 to go fight in Gallipoli. Australian War MemorialVolunteer recruiting in Australia begins for the Gallipoli campaign. Primary Source: Picture of propaganda from the time It is important becuase this eventually leads to Australia landing in Gallipoli -
Turkey join the war
Turkey join the war backing their allies, Germany and the rest of the central powers to re-inforce Turkey agaisnt an invasion. Primary Source
This is a picture of Turkish Generals and Soldiers
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HMS Sydney destroys SMS Emdem
Australian ship HMAS Sydney destroys the Germany U-Boat SMS Emdem at the Cocos Islands. This was Australia's first Naval intervention by Australia. AWM Primary Source: This is a picture of the HMAS Sydney This event is important because this cleared a path for the ANZACs to Europe. -
Australians arrive in Egypt
ANZACs arrive in Egypt to defend the Suez Canal (entrance to the Red Sea) against the Turkish. AWM Primary Source: This is a picture of ANZACs in Egypt. This event is important becuase Australia must defend Egypt from the Central Powers. -
Zeppelin raid
The Germans launch a Zeppelin(large airship)raid on London, dropping bombs all over London using two German Zeppelins History learing site Secondary Source: This is a painting of the Zeppelin raids over London This event is important because this is Germany's push against The Allies -
ANZACs arrive in Gallipoli
The Australians and New Zealanders arrive on ANZAC cove to fight the Turks as a part of the Gallipoli campaign alongside other Allied forces. AWM Primary source. This is a picture taken of the Gallipoli landings. It is important because this is when Australia joined the war. -
Italy leave the Triple Alliance
Italy leave the Triple Alliance and join the Triple Entente, being promised land and colonies, consequently also declaring war on Germany and Austria-Hungary. History learning siteI No picture available This event is important because this help the Allies keep the Central powers out of Italy and also fight for the Allies -
Evacuation of Gallipoli begins
All Brithish, New Zealand and Australian troops begin evacuation from Gallipoli after it is declared that the Gallipoli campaign was very unsuccesful. 60,000 ANZACs were killed with another 156,000 injured. AWM This source shows images of ANZACS being evacuated on a boat from Gallipoli. It is important becuase this lead to the end of WWI -
Battle of Somme
The battle of somme was a military push by England, France and the ANZACS. It was a push to create a rupture in the German's defences. AWM Primary Source: This is a picture of Allied soldiers during the Battle of the Somme. This event is important because because it is a push to defeat Germany -
Withdrawal to the Hindenburg line.
Germany make a tactical withdrawal from Paris to Hindenburg, closer to Belgium due to them being pushed back by allied forces AWM Primary Source: This is an aerial view of the Hindenburg trenches This event is important because this leads up to Germany retreating from France completely -
USA declare war
The USA join the war against Germany after they sink two passenger ships containing Americans. The first, the Lusitania and the second, the Athena. Primary Source: This is a newspaper article on the U.S.A declaring war on Germany This event is important becuase thos lead to the end of the war becuase the U.S joined. -
Turkey signs Armistance
The turkish government sign the Armistance, surrendering to the allies and bringing peace in the Middle East. Primary Source: This is a picture of Allied families after Turkey chooses to make peace AWM This event is important because it is the end of the war in the middle east -
Austria-Hungary make peace
Austria-Hungary signed theArmistice of Villa Giusti, surrendering to the Allies and ending the war against the Allies. History Learning Site Primary Source: This is a picture of the Villa Giusti, where the Armistice of Villa Giusti was signed. This event is important because surrender of Austria-Hungary led the the end of the war. -
Kaiser Wilhelm II abdictated
Due to pressure of the German public and the German government requesting the war to end, Kaiser Wilhelm agreed to the abdictation, steeping down as the leader of Germany First World War Primary Source: This is a photograph of Kaiser Wilhelm II This event is important because several days after, WWI ended. -
Germany sign Armistance
Germany sign an Armistie( a contract) that declare them defeated and WWI to an end. href='https://www.awm.gov.au/1914-1918/timeline/#44' >AWM</a> Primary Source: This is a picture of all the nations leaders after the signing of the Armistace. This event is important because it is the end of WWI -
Signing of the Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles is signed by the Germans officialy declaring their defeat and they must pay for the damage History Learning site Primary Source: This is a photo of the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. This even is important because it is the official end of WWI and some believe it to be the cause of WWII.
