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World War I
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The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
PBSArchduke Franz Ferdinand the heir to the Austria-Hungarian Empire, and his wife are assassinated in Sarajevo by the terrorists "The Black Hand."
This is a primary source. Wikipedia
The Source shows a portrait photograph of Franz Ferdinand.
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Austria-Hungary Declares war on Serbia
PBSAustria-Hungary's Emperor Franz Joseph declares war on Serbia.
This is a primary source. http://transport-communications.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/monday-july-28-2014.html
This is a picature of a newpaper article at the time.
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Russia joins Serbia
PBS
Russia who was an ally of Serbia declares their full support to Serbia during the war.
This is a primary source. http://www.pbs.org/greatwar/timeline/time_1914.html
It is a photograph of soldiers in line.
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Germany declares war on France
PBS
Germany, allies with Austria Hungary declares war on France, allies with Russia.
This is a secondary source. http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2010/12/what-started-world-war-i/
It is a map of the alliances of the countries.
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Australia joins the war
rslnswSInce Australia was a British colony they joined the British in the war.
This a primary source.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/business/jessica-irvine/if-wwi-was-repeated-today-350000-australians-would-die/story-fnj45kvd-1226893579748
It is a poster advertising the war at the time.
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The Schlieffen Plan
PBS
The Schlieffen Plan was a plan made by Germany. The aim was to take over Belgium (a neutral country) which would give them a tactical advantage on France, but Britain was allianced with Belguim which lead to Britain declaring war on Germany.
This is a secondary source. http://spartacus-educational.com/FWWschlieffenP.htm
It is a map of The Schlieffen Plan.
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First trenches dug on The Western Front
<a href='http://www.pbs.org/greatwar/timeline/time_1914.html'French soldiers dig the first trenches on The Western Front which leads onto soldiers slowly advancing and retreating in an endless slaughter.
This is a primary source because it was taken at the time. http://www.pbs.org/greatwar/timeline/time_1914.html
This is a picture of French soldiers digging the first trenches on The Western Front.
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The Gallipoli Campaign begins
PBSThe allies begin their campaign to take the Turkish peninsula of Gallipoli, the long term plan: to take over Istanbul. This was a very important battle for Australia and New Zealand because this campaign shaped their nations history.
This is a primary source. http://www.pbs.org/greatwar/timeline/time_1915.html
This is a picture of solidiers landing on the Gallipoli shores.
This was very important because it shaped Australia. -
Italy backs out of the Triple Alliance and switches sides
historylearningsiteItaly, unhappy about attacking the Triple Entente join them in the fight against the Triple Alliance.
This is a secondary source. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_Alliance_(1882)
This is a map of the Triple Alliance before the war.
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Germany sinks passenger boat
PBSGerman U boats ( designed to sink supply ships coming from America) sink a passenger ship called the Lusitania. 1198 civilians die, including 128 Americans.
This is a primary source. Picture of a mass grave of the victims. http://www.pbs.org/greatwar/timeline/time_1915.html -
German Zeppelins attack London
First World WarGerman Zeppelins attack central London causing catastrophic damage.
This is a primary source. http://firstworldwar.olemarius.net/index.php?nav=zeppelin
This is a picture of the Zeppelin.
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The Evacuation of the Gallipoli Campaign
WWI GallipoliThe Triple Entente, realising that Gallipoli was a failure evacuate all troops. The total Australian death toll is 26 111.
This is a primary source. http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-battles/ww1/anzac/evacuation.htm
This is a photograph taken at the time of the evacuation.
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The Battle of Verdun begins
First World WarThe battle of Verdun was also refered to as "The Battle of France."
The Germans had the suprise advantage of the French who didn't expect them to attack.
This is a primary source. http://firstworldwar.olemarius.net/index.php?nav=Verdun
This is a photograph of soldiers advancing.
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The Battle of Fromelles
awmlondonAustralian and British troops attempted to take 4000 yards of the front line, however the Germans were warned and the Battle was a masacare.
This is a primary source. http://www.awmlondon.gov.au/battles/fromelles
This is a photograph of Australian soldiers waiting for the attack.
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The Battle of Verdun concludes
First World WarWith more than a quarter million dead and at least a million wounded the Germans retreat.
This is a primary source. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Verdun
This is a picture of French crossing a river on the way to Verdun.
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Russia leaves the war
First World WarThe Russian public, unhappy with the lack of food and fuel created a rebellion against the royal family forcing Czar Nicholas II to abdicate and changing Russia to a communist country.
This a Primary source. http://firstworldwar.olemarius.net/index.php?nav=russia
A photograph of the leader Vladimir Lenin. -
America joins the Triple Entente and the war
HistoryFurious about the Germans killing their civilians and sinking their supply ships, the vote passes in the senate and America joins the war.
This is a primary source. http://www.philipcaruso-story.com/152-right-is-more-precious-than-peace-wilson-declares-as-u-s-enters-world-war-one/
This is a newpaper article at the time.
This was important because they were a big help to the Triple
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The Battle of Bullecourt
awmThe Triple Entente launch an attack to take the northern French village Bullecourt. The battle involves Australia and Great Britain.
It ended up a failure. http://www.awmlondon.gov.au/battles/bullecourt
This is a primary source.
It is a picture of Australian gunners.
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The Battle of Messines
ArmyThis battles was designed so the Germans would retreat from the main battlefront. It involved Australian Soldiers.
This is a primary source. http://www.army.gov.au/Our-history/History-in-Focus/The-Battle-of-Messines-1917
This is a photograph of Australian soldiers carrying the wounded.
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Battle of Hamel
HistoryNetAustralian and American troops attempt to take back the French village Hamel.
This is a primary source. http://www.ww1westernfront.gov.au/le-hamel/visiting-le-hamel.php
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The First World War ends
First World WarAfter the Austria- Hungary have a revolution and The Ottoman Empire surrenders, the people of Germany force the German Emperor to step down.
This is a primary source. http://all-len-all.com/on-this-day-nov-11-1918-world-war-i-ends/
This is a newpaper article from the time.
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The Treaty of Versailles
First World WarThe world leaders sign a treaty that says Germany owes money to the Triple Entente countries, which will contribute to the beginning of World War 2.
This is a secondary source. http://firstworldwar.olemarius.net/index.php?nav=versailles
This is map of Europe after World War I.
This was important because it at first helped with peace but eventually helped cause World War II.
