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The Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated at Sarajevo
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Period: to
World War 1
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Council of Austro-Hungarian Ministers finally determine on action against Serbia.
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British Foreign Minister (Sir E. Grey) starts proposals for an international conference
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German Government rejects British proposals for an international conference
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Austro-Hungarian Government order General Mobilization
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The first Zeppelin raid on Britain took place
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The “Lusitania” was sunk by a German U-boat
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Italy declared war on Germany and Austria
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The Germans captured Warsaw from the Russians
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Start of the Battle of Loos
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Start of the Battle of Verdun
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British forces surrendered to Turkish forces at Kut in Mesopotamia
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Start of the Battle of the Somme
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First use of tanks at the Somme
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Lloyd George becomes British Prime Minister