World War 1

Archduke Franz Ferinand was assassinated

Jun 28, 1914

Archduke Franz Ferinand was assassinated along with his wife by a pro-serbian nationalist

World War 1

Period: Jun 28, 1914 to Nov 11, 1918

Austria-hungary declares war

Jul 28, 1914

Austria-hungary declares war on Serbia. Germany, Russia, Great Britain and France join the war because of the alliance system.

Australia prepares to join war

Jul 31, 1914

Australia prepares to join war because of ties to England.

Allies stand together

Aug 4, 1914

Allies stand together as Britain declares war on Germany and joins France and Russia in battle.

ANZAC's formed

Jan 3, 1915

the ANZAC's are formed (Australian, New Zealand Army Corps)

Gallipoli campaign

Apr 25, 1915

The gallipoli campaign allied troops of Britain, Australia, New Zealand and France attempt landings in Gallipoli but are driven back by the ottomans.

Anzac evacuation

Dec 18, 1915

The Anzac's evaucation from Gallipoli begins.

Germans attack France

Feb 21, 1916

The Australians pay an important part in the defence of France from the Germans attack. Australia fights futher up north,

Western front

Apr 7, 1916

Australian troops take up position on the western front at Armentieres France.

first ANZAC day

Apr 25, 1916

The first ANZAC day is celebrated.

Eastern front

Jun 4, 1916

Russians begin offense on eastern front against Australian forces.

Russians withdraw from eastern front

Sep 20, 1916

Russians withdraw from eastern front because it has cost them 1 million men.

USA enter the war

Apr 6, 1917

America enters the war

Battle of Bullecourt

Apr 11, 1917

The first Battle of Bullecourt took place where the Asutralians helped the British try to take over it.

Australian and Brittish troops attack Germany

Jun 7, 1917

the Australian and Brittish troops invade Germany

the 4th Australian light horse brigade

Oct 31, 1917

the 4th Australian light horse brigade charges at Turkish trenches.

Australian brigade counter attack on Germany.

Apr 24, 1918

Australian brigade and some Bristtish plan counter attack on Germany.

Australian victory at Le Hamel

Aug 31, 1918

Lieutennant-General John Monash leads Australian corps to victory at Le Hamel.

Australians last battle

Sep 18, 1918

Australians fight their last battle in the war on the western front.

Deafeting Turkish

Sep 19, 1918

Allies including Australia deafeat the Turkish in the battle of the megiddo