World War 1

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  • Franz Ferdinand assassinated

    Franz Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria, was shot to death along with his wife by a Serbian nationalist (apart of the black hand) in Sarajevo, Bosnia.

  • Germany declared support for Austria

    The German Emperor, Kaiser Wilhelm II, promised German support for Austria against Serbia.

  • Austria declares war on Serbia

  • Germany declare war on Russia

  • Germany take action

    Germany declares war on France and invaded Belgium. Germany had to implement the Schlieffen Plan.

  • Britain declares war on Germany

  • German's begin their reign

    The Germans besiege and then capture the fortresses of Liège, Belgium.

  • Battle of Marne begins

  • First Battle of Ypres

    The First Battle of Ypres was a battle of the First World War, fought on the Western Front around Ypres, in West Flanders, Belgium.

  • Turkey enter the war on Germany's side