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Assasination of Franz Ferdinand
The heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne was shot in the chest in Sarajevo. -
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia
Russia mobilizes. -
Germany invades Belgium
Germany tried to flank the French army. -
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Battle of Tannenburg
A series of follow-up battles. -
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First Battle of the Marne
The German advance on Paris is halted. -
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Battle of Verdun
It ended, with, a French victory. -
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Battle of Somme
One of the largest battles of WWI.