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Topic 2: Australia and World War I
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Assasination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Franz Ferdinand is assassinated in Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia by 19 year old Gavrilo Princip associated with the Serbian terrorist organisation the Black Hand. -
Germany declares war on France and invades Belgium
Germany declared war on France and invaded Belgium. Germany had to implement the Schlieffen Plan. -
Britain declares war on Germany
Britain declares war on Germany -
The AIF and the passing of the War Precautions Act
The first Australian imperial force (AIF) of 20,000 men is raised. The War Precautions Act is passed by federal parliament -
Gallipoli Landing
ANZAC troops land on the various parts of the Gallipoli peninsula. -
Lone Pine & the Nek
ANZAC troops were to divert the Turks from the major Bitish landing at Suvla Bay. The attacks on Lone Pine and the other diversionary attack on the Nek saw the most heroic ANZAC fighting of the entire campaign -
Withdrawal of the ANZAC's from Gallipoli
The Gallipoli campaign ends in failure, leading to the withdrawal of the ANZACs and other troops -
The Battle of Somme
Australian troops take part in the Battle of Somme on the Western Front -
The Battle of Messines
Attack planned by Australian commander General Monash. In a week of fighting there were 10,000 Australian casualties. -
Monash assumes command of Aus troops in Europe
Sir John Monash assumes command of Australian forces in Europe -
World War I ends
World War I ends - Armistice Day
