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Assassination of Jean Jaures
Jean Jaures, a famous political figure in France, was assassinated by Raoul Villain in a cafe. He shoot Jean twice in the back. France was very angered by the murder of a beloved political figure. Soon after Jean's death Germany and France have declared war. -
France enters the war
August third is the date that france enters the war. -
British Soliders Arrive in France
In early August British soliders come to France to help their allies fight Germany. -
First battle of Marne
In September of 1914 the first battle of Marne began in the north east of Paris. The French used the radios to intercept information from the Germans for the first time. This allowed the French to use strategic attack plans which lead to the defeat of the Germans. -
Battle of Langemarck
In the first four hours of the battle of Langemarck France and Britain gain back all the land Germany has taken in eight months. -
The end of the battle of verdun
After almost 11 long months the battle of verdun finally ended. This battle was on of the longest battles ever fought. 163,000 French soliders died and 143,000 German soliders died. -
End of Somme
On the 18th of November the battle of Somme ended. The french lost 206,000 men, Britain lost 66,000 men and Germany lost 170,000 men. -
The end of the war
At 11am the war finally ended.
