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Assasination of Franz Ferdinand

Jun 28, 1914

The heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne was shot in the chest in Sarajevo.

Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia

Jul 28, 1914

Russia mobilizes.

Germany invades Belgium

Aug 3, 1914

Germany tried to flank the French army.

Battle of Tannenburg

Period: Aug 26, 1914 to Aug 30, 1914

A series of follow-up battles.

First Battle of the Marne

Period: Sep 5, 1914 to Sep 12, 1914

The German advance on Paris is halted.

Battle of Verdun

Period: Feb 1, 1916 to Dec 18, 1916

It ended, with, a French victory.

Battle of Somme

Period: Jul 1, 1916 to Nov 18, 1916

One of the largest battles of WWI.