World War 1

Archduke Francis Ferdinand is assassinated.

Jun 28, 1914

Kaiser William II promises German support for Austria against Serbia.

Jul 5, 1914

Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia and Russia.

Jul 28, 1914

Russia begins to mobilise her armed forces. Austria-Hungarian troops invade Serbia.

Jul 29, 1914

Official outbreak of World War I. Germany declares war on Russia.

Aug 1, 1914

Germany declares war on France.

Aug 3, 1914

The British Expeditionary Force lands in France to assist the French and Belgians in stopping the German offensive.

Aug 7, 1914

Russia invades East Prussia

Aug 17, 1914

U.S President Wilson appeals for neutrality.

Aug 19, 1914

27,000 French soldiers are killed on this single day in an offensive thrust to the east of Paris, towards the German borders.

Aug 22, 1914

First Battle of the Marne begins.

Sep 5, 1914

First Battle of Ypres begins.

Oct 14, 1914

First German air raid on Britain.

Dec 21, 1914

An unofficial Christmas truce is declared by soldiers along the Western Front.

Dec 25, 1914