The document recaps the events in July 1914 that started World War 1, including the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and declarations of war among European powers due to their alliance systems. It then notes additional events on August 6th that expanded the war and discusses how the war came to be known as "The Great War" and "Total War" due to aspects like conscription, propaganda, and the large involvement of women on the home front.
2. Recap...
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand (28th June)
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia (28th July)
Russia Mobilised their Army (30th July)
Germany declared war on Russia (1st August)
Germany invaded Belgium (3rd August)
Britain declared war on Germany (4th August)
Australia declared support of the Allies (6th August)
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3. Add to your timeline:
August 6th: Austria - Hungary declares war on Russia, and
Serbia declares war on Germany....
A Domino effect/The Alliance System.
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4. The War to End all Wars
The Great War
Total War
Why did it have these names?
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