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The Archduke Ferdinand (Heir to the Throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire) and his wife are assassinated in Sarajevo in Serbia Gavrilo Princip, a Serbian Nationalist. Many Serbs wanted to be freed from Austria. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archduke_Franz_Ferdinand_of_Austria
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Austria declares war on Serbia and Germany comes to their aid and declares war on France, Russia and invaded Belgium. The English declared war on Germany. Therefore starting WW1. http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/timeline_of_world_war_one.htm
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The Landing at Gallipoli was used to clear the Turkish away from the Dardanelles. Manly ANZAC tropps landed and dies. A Cove was named after the ANZACS in Gallipoli. http://www.army.gov.au/Our-history/History-in-Focus/WWI-Gallipoli
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The Battle of Lone Pine was one of the most famous assaults in the Gallipoli campaign. There were 2000 Australian casualties. https://www.awm.gov.au/units/event_71.asp
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The British and French fought the battle agaisnt the Germans. More than 1 million men died or were wounded. Tanks were used for the first time. Eventually the British and French won. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Somme
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When WW1 broke out America remained nuetral. There are many theories as to why the USA joined the war but some believed that as The Germans crept up the Atlantic, America's defense and security were threatened. http://www.thenagain.info/webchron/world/uswwi.html
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Took place in amidst a strong offensive on the Western Front. ANZAC froces were called to help defend the city. The Germans led an attck but were driven back and broken up. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Battle_of_Villers-Bretonneux
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A peace treaty was drawn up as Germany crumbled from withing. The Treaty called for a cease fire on the Western Front. Therefore ending WW1. http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/armistice.htm
