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On this date Archuduke Franz Ferdinand was killed in Serbia by a young man.
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Austria-Hungary invades Serbia as revenged for the assassination of the Archduke.
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In response to Russia declaring war on Austria-Hungary, Germany declares war on Russia and France.
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Germany invaded nuetral Belgium to outflank the French army defenses. Britain protests this but Germany doesn't care. Britain then declares war on Germany.
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Sultan Mehmed V declares Jihad on the Allies..
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Two zeppelins dropped twenty-four 50 kg high explosive bombs and ineffective 3 kg incendiaries on Great Yarmouth, Sheringham, King's Lynn and the surrounding villages. In all 4 people were killed and 16 were injured. Monetary damage was estimated at £7,740.
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Germany begins sending submarines to effect the British getting aid from across the ocean, or sending it anywhere.
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The British and French, along with some of their colonial troops, invade the Ottoman empire at Gallipoli. This battle will take a year.
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After the Zimmerman telegram and the sinking of the Lusitania and other American shipping boats, U.S. finally declares war on Germany
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At 6 am, Germany signs the Armistice of Compiègne. End of fighting at 11 a.m. After 4 years of war, it is over.