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Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.
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As an ally of Serbia, Russia announces full mobilization of her armed forces.
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War becomes "Total War" with German Zeppelin air raid on England
Germany declares a submarine blockade of Great Britain. Any ship approaching England is considered a legitimate target. -
Germany declares a submarine blockade of Great Britain. Any ship approaching England is considered a legitimate target.
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The longest battle of the war, the Battle of Verdun, is fought to a draw with an estimated one million casualties.
The longest battle of the war, the Battle of Verdun, is fought to a draw with an estimated one million casualties. -
US President Wilson publicly warns Germany not to continue unrestricted submarine warfare policies
US President Wilson publicly warns Germany not to continue unrestricted submarine warfare policies -
Reich Foreign Secretary Zimmermann's telegram to Mexico urging her entry into war against the United States is discovered and translated by the British.
Reich Foreign Secretary Zimmermann's telegram to Mexico urging her entry into war against the United States is discovered and translated by the British. -
Germany again declares unrestricted submarine warfare.
Germany again declares unrestricted submarine warfare. -
President Woodrow Wilson declares his 14 points as the path to permanent world peace.
President Woodrow Wilson declares his 14 points as the path to permanent world peace. -
On 11th November the leaders of both sides held a meeting in Ferdinand Foch's railway carriage headquarters at Compiegne. The Armistice was signed at 6am and came into force five hours later
On 11th November the leaders of both sides held a meeting in Ferdinand Foch's railway carriage headquarters at Compiegne. The Armistice was signed at 6am and came into force five hours later
