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WW1 / Franz Ferdinand
Prince Franz Ferdinand and his wife are assassinated in Sarajevo. -
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World War One / Start of the War - Gallipoli
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WW1 / War Begins
Austro-Hungary declares war on Serbia. Germany has given Austro-Hungary support. Russia prepares. -
WW1 / Invasion and War
German troops invade Belgium. Britain then declares war on Germany. America declares neutrality; -
WW1 / France
France declares war against Astro-Hungary. -
WW1 / Turkey Enters
Turkey entered the war on Germany’s side. Trench warfare started to dominate the Western Front. -
WW1 / Russia
Russia declares war on the Ottoman Empire. The United Kingdom begins the naval blockade of Germany. -
WW1 / Zeppelin Raid
First Zeppelin raid on Great Britain. -
WW1 / Gallipoli Landing
ANZAC and allied troops landed in Gallipoli. -
WW1 / Withdrawal
Troops withdraw from ANZAC Cove. -
WW1 / End To Campaign
The Gallipoli Campaign ends, with an Ottoman victory. -
WW1 / Britain Conscription
Britain introduces conscription, where single men aged 18 - 41 may join in war. -
WW1 / Battle of the Somme
The battle of the Somme begins. -
WW1 / Italy
Italy declares war on Germany. -
WW1 / Unified
The Central Powers create a unified command. -
WW1 / Battle of the Somme
The battle of the Somme ends. With an enormous amount of casualties. There was no winner. -
WW1 / United States
The United States of America declares war on Germany. -
WW1 / Bolsheviks
The Bolsheviks seize power in Russia. Taking them out of the war. -
WW1 / Spring Offensive
Germany launches a series of attacks toward France. -
WW1 / Hundred Days Offensive
The French and US troops counter attack the German troops and force them back. In August, a series of battles occur which push the Germans back further. -
WW1 / Armistice of Compiègne
Germany signs the Armistice of Compiègne. World War 1 is drawn to a close.
