WW1~Seth Upperman By MrHostetter Jun 28, 1914 The Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated at Sarajevo Period: Jun 28, 1914 to Nov 11, 1918 World War 1 Jul 14, 1914 Council of Austro-Hungarian Ministers finally determine on action against Serbia. Jul 24, 1914 British Foreign Minister (Sir E. Grey) starts proposals for an international conference Jul 28, 1914 German Government rejects British proposals for an international conference Jul 31, 1914 Austro-Hungarian Government order General Mobilization Jan 19, 1915 The first Zeppelin raid on Britain took place May 7, 1915 The “Lusitania” was sunk by a German U-boat May 23, 1915 Italy declared war on Germany and Austria Aug 5, 1915 The Germans captured Warsaw from the Russians Sep 25, 1915 Start of the Battle of Loos Feb 21, 1916 Start of the Battle of Verdun Apr 29, 1916 British forces surrendered to Turkish forces at Kut in Mesopotamia Jul 1, 1916 Start of the Battle of the Somme Sep 15, 1916 First use of tanks at the Somme Dec 7, 1916 Lloyd George becomes British Prime Minister
