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The assassination of Franz Ferdinand and his wife is said to be one of the reason for the start of World War I.
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The Austrian government blamed the Serbian government for the assassination of Franz Ferdinand and declared war on Serbia.
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German troops went into Belgium. The British foreign secretary, Sir Edward Grey, demanded Germany withdrawal from the neutral Belgium.
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Germany did not withdraw from Belgium and Britain declared war on Germany.
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Due to their alliance with Great Britain, Japan declared war on Germany.
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It was difficult for the Russians to get supplies through to their men, but the Germans used their railway system to surround the Russian army at Tannenberg. The battle was a defeat for the Russians with thousands of men killed. Although the Germans won the battle, 13,000 men were killed.
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This battle was the second win for the Russian army. Although the Germans did not win, many Russians were taken prisoner.
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Turkey began their part of the war on the side of the central powers.
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As a result of the help given by Turkey to German, Russia declared war on Turkey.
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Britain and France, allies of Russia, declared war on Turkey.
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The Lusitania, which had many American passengers aboard, was sunk. This helped lead to the United States getting involved in the war over all.
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Italy entered the war on the side of the Allies.
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The Germans wanted to 'bleed the French dry'. Longest battle in the war, lasted about 9 months. -
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Helped get the United States involved in the war.
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The United States of America declared war on Germany in response to the sinking, by German U boats, of US ships.
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The Armistice was signed bringing the war to an end.
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