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Archduke Franz Ferinand was assassinated along with his wife by a pro-serbian nationalist
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Austria-hungary declares war on Serbia. Germany, Russia, Great Britain and France join the war because of the alliance system.
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Australia prepares to join war because of ties to England.
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Allies stand together as Britain declares war on Germany and joins France and Russia in battle.
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the ANZAC's are formed (Australian, New Zealand Army Corps)
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The gallipoli campaign allied troops of Britain, Australia, New Zealand and France attempt landings in Gallipoli but are driven back by the ottomans.
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The Anzac's evaucation from Gallipoli begins.
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The Australians pay an important part in the defence of France from the Germans attack. Australia fights futher up north,
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Australian troops take up position on the western front at Armentieres France.
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The first ANZAC day is celebrated.
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Russians begin offense on eastern front against Australian forces.
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Russians withdraw from eastern front because it has cost them 1 million men.
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America enters the war
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The first Battle of Bullecourt took place where the Asutralians helped the British try to take over it.
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the Australian and Brittish troops invade Germany
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the 4th Australian light horse brigade charges at Turkish trenches.
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Australian brigade and some Bristtish plan counter attack on Germany.
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Lieutennant-General John Monash leads Australian corps to victory at Le Hamel.
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Australians fight their last battle in the war on the western front.
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Allies including Australia deafeat the Turkish in the battle of the megiddo