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Britain declares war on Germany
On 4 August 1914, Great Britain entered World War 1 when the King declared war, this occurred after the years-long rivalry between Brittan and Germany had reached its limits. This action concluded in 3 nations fighting in a 4-year war. -
Ottoman Empire joins the War
3 months after world war 1 had started, In August 1914 the Ottman Empire joined Wolrd war 1 on the side of Germany and Austria. They fought for Germany and Austria to ensure long-term security and survival. -
New Zealand and Australian Division established
On the 18th of January 1915, Australia and New Zealand formed a Division. Under the command of Major General Alexander Godley, a composite army was raised for service in World War 1. They came together to fight against their enemies. -
Ottoman forces attack on Suez Canal
On the 4th of January 1915 Ottman forced an attack on Suez Canal. The Ottman army force was German-led and they advanced from Southern Palestine to attack the British Empire-protected Suez Canal. -
The Gallipoli Landing
On the 19th of April 1915, 16,000 Australian and New Zealand male soldiers set foot on the Gallipoli peninsula and participated in the war against the Turkish. This war zone is now called the ANZAC Cove. -
Naval attack on the Dardanelles; battleships Queen, Irresistible and Bouvet sunk
The 2nd of Feburay 1915 was the start of the naval attack on the Dardanelles. This attack was against the Ottman Empire. This failed attack resulted in heavy casualties. There were 205,000 for the British, 47,000 for the French and 250, 000 Turkish casualties. -
Canterbury and Otago Mounted Rifles take part in attack on Hill 60
On the 21st of August Canterbury and Otago Mounted Rifles were chosen to take part in the next battle to capture HILL 60. When the battle began Canterbury Mounted Rifles charging straight at the hill suffered sixty percent casualties. -
NZ brigades evacuated to rest camp at Sarpi on Lemnos
On the 14th of September 5,500 men had gone to the Sarpi relief camp. It was planned that they would have 2 weeks of resting time before going back into war but instead, it turned out to be 2 months these "resting troops" recovered. -
Bulgaria enters the war on the side of the Central Powers
On the 11 of October Prime Minister Vasil Radoslavov announced that Bulgaria had entered World War 1 and was fighting for the side of the central powers they were Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire. -
Lieutenant-General Sir Ian Hamilton relieved of command of the MEF
In October 1915 General Sir Ian Hamilton from the British army was dismissed as Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force he was replaced by Charles Monro.