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Prussian War, Germany vs France
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World War 1- an overview
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The allience was expanded
In 1882, this alliance was expanded to include Italy in what became the Triple Alliance -
The triple alliance was formed between Germany, Italy and Austria Hungary
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The Franco-Russian Alliance was signed to counteract the force of the Triple Alliance
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the United Kingdom sealed an alliance with France, the Entente cordiale
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United Kingdom sealed an alliance with France
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The launch of HMS Dreadnought
The British Empire expanded on the HMS Dreadnought significant advantage over its German rivals -
the triple Entente was formed between Britain, France and Russia
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The European powers increased by 50%
Between 1908 and 1913, the military spending of the European powers increased by 50% -
Francis ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo
Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were both assassinated by Serbian nationalist; Gavrilo Princip in Sarajevo, Bosnia–Herzegovina. This was the trigger that started the war to end all wars. -
Austria- Hungary declares war on Serbia
A month after serbian nationalist assassinated francis ferdinand, Austria- Hungary declares war on Serbia. -
war is declared on Serbia
On the 28th of July 1914 Austria hungary declares war on Serbia -
Germany declares war on Russia and France and invades Neutral Luxembourg and Belguim
the 1st to the 4th of august 1914 Germany declares war on Russia and France and invades Neutral Luxembourg and Belguim. This begins world war 1 -
Battle of Ypres begins
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The offical Christmas Truce is declared
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The Dardanelles campaign begins
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Countries start preparing for war
Between the dates August 3rd and april 14th 1915 all countries start preaparing for war in Gallipoli. -
2nd Battle of Ypres begins
Druing this battle for the first time Germans use poison gas -
Members of the AIF landed in gallipoli with troops from Newzealand, Britain and France
Australian forces fought not only gallipoli but campaigns on the Western Front and in the Middle East. -
The first hospital ship arrived to evacuate wounded from anzac
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The battle of Verdun started
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The first anniversary of the landing of the Australian troops at Anzac
The Victorian Department of Education’s magazine — The School Gazette — advised that the first anniversary of the landing of the Australian troops at Anzac on 25 April 1915 would be commemorated in all State schools in Victoria on 20 April. This date had been chosen because 25 April in 1916 fell on a Sunday during the Easter vacation. -
The battle of Jutland begins
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The USA enters the war
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Germany surrenders and the great war comes to an end
At 11 o'clock in the morning of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the First World War--known at the time as the Great War--comes to an end. Germany finally surrenderd and seeked truce after 3 years of battle.
