World War 1

World War 1

Jun 23, 1914

The Austrians crown prince and his wife where assinated in Serbia

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Jul 11, 1914

Austria declared war on serbia, russia was at war with Austria, Germany declared war on Russia and Russia's ally France.

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Aug 4, 1914

Germany invaded Belgium to attack France. Britian declared War on Germany. Australian prime minister announced 20,000 men would be sent overseas within six weeks.

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Sep 25, 1914

5000 troops marched through Melbourne.

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Oct 20, 1914

Transport carrying the men, horses and equiptment sailed from Sydney and Melbourne to Kings Georges sound in Wetern Australia. They where joined by ships carrying the 8000 New Zealand forces.

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Nov 1, 1914

Fleet of 38 ships left for the battlefront in Europe.