Events
Death of archduke Franz FerdinandKaiser William II promised German support for Austria against Serbia.The official outbreak of World War I as Germany declares war on Russia.Hungary declares war on Serbia and its ally Russia.Germany declares war on France, its troops march into BelgiumGermany fails to withdraw its forces from Belgium and so Britain declares war on Germany and Austria-Hungary.The British Expeditionary Force (BEF) start to land in France to assist the French and Belgians in stopping the German offensive.Turkey enters the war on Germany’s side.
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