aug 4, 1914 - Great Britain Declares War on Germany
Description:
When the Germans invaded neutral Belgium to execute the Schlieffen Plan, the British Empire declared war on Germany. The German advance to Paris is halted at the Marne and a series of flanking attempts, known as the Race to the Sea, prove unsuccessful. The war in the West grinds down to a halt.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 4, 1914
Now
~ 111 years ago