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World War I, also known as the Great War, began in 1914 after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.His murder catapulted into a war across Europe that lasted until 1918. During the conflict, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire (the Central Powers) fought against Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Romania, Canada, Japan and the United States (the Allied Powers). Thanks to new military technologies and the horrors of trench warfare, World War I saw unprecedented levels of carnage and destruction. By the time the war was over and the Allied Powers claimed victory, more than 16 million people—soldiers and civilians alike—were dead. Tensions had been brewing throughout Europe—especially in the troubled Balkan region of southeast Europe—for years before World War I actually broke out. A number of alliances involving European powers, the The spark that ignited World War I was struck in Sarajevo, Bosnia, where The assassination of Franz Ferdinand set off a rapidly escalating chain of events: Kaiser Wilhelm II Because mighty Russia supported Serbia, Austria-Hungary waited to declare war until its leaders received assurance from German leader On July 5, Kaiser Wilhelm secretly pledged his support, giving Austria-Hungary a so-called carte blanche, or “blank check” assurance of Germany’s backing in the case of war. The Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary then sent an ultimatum to Serbia, with such harsh terms as to make it almost impossible to...

£12.99 Christopher M. Bell 9780198702559 Paperback 13 August 2020 The story of the highly controversial First World War campaign that nearly destroyed Churchill's reputation for good and of his decades-long battle to set the record straight - a battle which ultimately helped clear the way for Churchill's appointment as Prime Minister in Britain's 'darkest hour'. £8.99 Frank Ledwidge 9780198804314 Paperback 26 March 2020 Aerial warfare has dominated western war-making for over 100 years, and despite regular announcements of its demise, it shows no sign of becoming obsolete. Frank Ledwidge offers a sweeping global history of air warfare, introducing the major battles, crises, and controversies where air power has taken centre stage. £8.99 Michael Howard 9780199205592 Paperback 25 January 2007 By the time the First World War ended in 1918, eight million people had died in what had been perhaps the most apocalyptic episode the world had known. This Very Short Introduction provides a concise and insightful history of 'the Great War', focusing on why it happened, how it was fought, and why it had the consequences it did.

1914 Dates Theater/Front/Campaign Events June 28 July 5 July 23 Beginning of the "Black Week". Austria-Hungary sends The Serbian response is seen as satisfactory by the Kaiser, but German diplomats do not pressure Austria to make peace. July 24 Kingdom of Serbia mobilizes, expected Austria to declare war after the refusal of the ultimatum. July 25 Austria mobilizes. Russia enters the period preparatory to war (partial mobilization). July 28 July 29 July 30 Germany sends Russia an ultimatum. July 31 Russia mobilizes for war. August 1 Germany declares war on August 2 Germany invades August 2–26 Germany besieges and captures fortified August 3 August 4 Britain protests against the violation of Belgian neutrality, guaranteed by the chiffon de papier (a scrap of paper). The United Kingdom declares war on Germany, automatically including all dominions, colonies, etc. of the The United States declares neutrality. August 5–16 August 5 First weapon fired in German Steamer Pfalz surrenders after being fired on by The August 6 Kingdom of Serbia declares war on August 7 August 7 – September 6 August 7–10 August 8 Montenegro declares war on August 9 The August 11 France declares war on Austria-Hungary. August 12 The United Kingdom declares war on Austria-Hungary. August 14–25 August 15 German troops cross into August 15–24 The Serbs defeat the Austro-Hungarians at the August 17 August 20 The Germans attack the Russians in East Prussia at the The Germans occupy Battle of Morhange-Sarreb...

The 2nd battalion of the Royal Warwckshire regiment being transported by English busses from Dickebusch to Ypres, November 6, 1914, during the First Battle of Ypres. In what would become known as the “Race to the Sea,” the Battle of Dogger Bank: January 24, 1915 After Battle of Verdun: February 21 to December 18, 1916 The In an attempt to cripple France’s part in the war and cause a massive blow to its army’s morale, the Germans choose to attack the fort of Verdun, along the banks of the Meuse River. The Germans make advances in the bloody conflict until July when their offensive is called off. The French then begin retaking the stronghold and, as winter sets in and the first Battle of Gallipoli: February 19, 1915, to January 9, 1916 During one of history's bloodiest battles, on the first day alone of the first The Allies soon change tactics in their attempt to fight back the Germans on the Western Front along the Somme River in France, but make minimal breakthroughs over a nearly five-month period. Notable for the firsts use of tanks, the battle finally ends with more than a million casualties. READ MORE: Battles of the Isonzo: June 23, 1915 to October 24, 1917 The 12 battles held along the Italian Front at the Isonzo River at the Adriatic Sea (now part of Slovenia), see the Italians repeatedly attacking the Austrians to gain control of the area and entry to Vienna. After Italy makes some progress after multiple failed attempts, Germany eventually joins the Austrian troop...

Explore the roles of Marie Curie, Mabel St. Clair Stobart, and Aileen Cole Stewart in World War I World War I was one of the great watersheds of 20th-century geopolitical history. It led to the fall of four great imperial The last surviving veterans of World War I were American serviceman The outbreak of war With Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. Serbia replied to the Home from his cruise on July 27, William learned on July 28 how Serbia had replied to the ultimatum. At once he instructed the German Foreign Office to tell Austria-Hungary that there was no longer any justification for war and that it should content itself with a temporary occupation of Both Russia and France predictably ignored these demands. On August 1 Germany ordered general mobilization and declared war against Russia, and France likewise ordered general mobilization. The next day Germany sent troops into In the night of August 3–4 German forces invaded Belgium. Thereupon, Austria-Hungary declared war against Russia on August 5; Serbia against Germany on August 6; Romania had renewed its secret anti-Russian alliance of 1883 with the On September 5, 1914, Russia, France, and Great Britain concluded the Witness the beginning of World War I with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on June 28, 1914 The outbreak of war in August 1914 was generally greeted with confidence and jubilation by the peoples of Europe, among whom it inspired a wave of patriotic fee...