The world erupts into war (aug 1, 1914 – aug 31, 1914)
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August 1Germany declares war on Russia. France mobilizes its military forces. Italy and Belgium announce neutrality.
August 2
Germany invades Luxembourg and Belgium. Germany and Turkey form an alliance.
August 3
Germany declares war on France. Great Britain mobilizes its military forces.
August 4
Australian PM declares Australia's support for Great Britain. Australia pledges a force of 20 000 men to Great Britain. Great Britain declares war on Germany.
August 6
Austro-Hungarian Empire declares war on Russia.
August 7
British Expeditionary Force lands in France
August 10
Germans living in Australia declared "enemy aliens"
Voluntary recruitment of Australian Imperial Forces (AIF) commences.
August 12
Britain and France declare war on the Austro-Hungarian Empire
August 13
The Australian Red Cross is established for fundraising to purchase supplies for Australian service personnel overseas.
August 23
Japan declares war on Germany
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Date:
aug 1, 1914
aug 31, 1914
~ 1 months