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world war 1
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Muder of Austrian Archduke and his wife
This is the event that triggered the war ( The actual causes of the war are more complicated and are still debated by historians today) -
July Crisis Over death of Austrian Archduke
a month of diplomatic manoeuvring between Austria-Hungary, Germany, Russia, France, and Britain (thus called the July Crisis) -
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.
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Germany declares war on Russia.
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Germany declares war on France.
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The United Kingdom declares war on Germany, after Germany invades Belgium.
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U.S. President Woodrow Wilson announces the U.S. will remain neutral.
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The Battle of Tannenberg begins
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The First Battle of the Marne begins
The First Battle of the Marne begins. Trench warfare begins as soldiers on both sides dig in -
Battle of Ypres begins.
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The United Kingdom announces that the North Sea is a military area, effectively creating a blockade of goods into Germany
The United Kingdom announces that the North Sea is a military area, effectively creating a blockade of goods into Germany -
The unofficial Christmas truce is declared
Though World War I had been raging for only four months, it was already proving to be one of the bloodiest wars in history. Soldiers on both sides were trapped in trenches, exposed to the cold and wet winter weather, covered in mud, and extremely careful of sniper shots. Machines guns had proven their worth in war, bringing new meaning to the word "slaughter."In a place where bloodshed was nearly commonplace and mud and the enemy were fought with equal vigor, something surprising occurred on
