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by 1914 the two big alliances had formed one of Britain, Russia, and France and the other Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungery.
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Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated by Serbia.
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War on Serbia was declared by Austria-Hungary.
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Russia moved it's army's into position to defend Serbia. Germany saw this as an act of war and declared war on Russia.
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Germany invaded Belgium and due to a 75 year old treaty Britain along with all her colonies and dominions Australia, Canada, India, New Zeland, and south Africa were forced to join the war.
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due to a military agreement with Britain Jepan declares war on Germany. 2 days later Austria-Hungary declares war on Jepan.
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Italy avoided fighting by steting their trity with Austria-Hungary and Germany only stated they had to defend not Attack. until may of 1915 when Italy betrayed their trity's entirly and joined the allies.
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the first day of the battle of somme, July 1st 1916.
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the Battle of the somme ends after taking 57,470 British casualties.
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The U.S.A joined the allies due to German subs threatening their ships.
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Due to thought our preperation and planning the canadians were able to win this battle in under 4 days.
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the canadians did not arive until early october. by this time the british had already suffered 100,000 loses and gained almost no ground.
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when the canadians arived in october they were given time to prepare. they built a better tranportation system through the mud. and eneded up winning the battle.
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the start of the final period of the first world war. the allies laounched several offensives against central powers. eventually pushing Germany out of france and behind the hindenburg line.
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the one hundred day offensive finally ends along with one of The most deadly wars ever.