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Allies
By 1907 there were 2 major defense alliances in Europe. The Triple Entente, later known as the Allies, consisted of France Britain, and Russia. -
Central powers
Germany and Austria-Hungary, together with the Ottoman Empire- a land of mostly Middle Eastern Lands controlled by the Turks- were later known as the Central Powers. -
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Heir to the Austrian Throne, visited the Bosnian capital Sarajevo. As the royal entourage drove through the city, Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip stepped from the crowd and shot the Archduke and his wife sophie. -
Schlieffen Plan
Held action against Russia,combined with a quick drive through Belgium to Paris. -
Battle of the Somme
The British suffered 60,000 casualties the first day alone. Final casualties totaled about 1.2 million, yet only about 7 miles of ground changed hands. -
Trench Warfare
Armies fought for mere yards of ground in these trenches, continued for over three years. -
Germany blockades the North Sea
Germany
