Events
1898 -
Germany builds up its navy to challenge the
British navy to long-standing supremacy.January 1902 -
Britain and Japan form a naval allianceApril 1904 -
British reach strategic agreement with France,
mutual military supporrtMay 1905 -
Russia suffers military defeat frmo JapanAugust 1907 -
British reach strategic agreement with RussiaOctober 1912 -
Balkan war erupts in Southern Eerope. Serbia
leads attack.May 1913 -
Balkan war ends with Turks driven out from
Southern Europe.June 1914 -
Archduke of Serbia, Franz Ferdinand
assassinated.28th July -
Austria & Hungary declare war on Serbia1st August -
Germany declares war on Russia4th August -
Britain declare war on Germany6th August -
Austria & Hungary declare war on Russia
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