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Triple Alliance formed
Britain, France and Russia -
Triple Entente formed
Germany, France and Austria-Hungary -
Franz Ferdinand was assasinated
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Austria-Hungary presents 10 demands to Serbia
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Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia
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Australia becomes involved/Britain declares war on Germany
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Japan (an ally of Britain) declares war on Germany
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Russian army defeated at Tannenberg
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Trench Warfare begins on Western Front
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Turkey joins the war on Germany's side
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First Zeppelin raid on Britain
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Sinking of the Lusitania
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Battle for the Nek (Gallipoli)
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Withdrawal of the ANZAC's from Gallipoli
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Battle of Somme started
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First conscription plebiscite in Australia
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Tanks first used by the British
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Battle of Caporetto
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Treaty of Brest Litovsk between Germany and Russia
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The armistice is signed and the war ends