One year until the Centenary anniversary of Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia.
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Centenary Countdown: Germany declares war on Russia
The German Empire declares war on Russia after Russia mobilises its forces.
Continue readingCentenary Countdown: German ultimatum to Belgium
Germany states, in anticipation of a French attack, that she must occupy Belgium.
Continue readingCentenary Countdown: Germany declares war on France; Belgium rejects German ultimatum
Belgium refuses to allow Germany to occupy it and rejects the ultimatum sent to it. Germany declares war on France for "acts of aggression".
Continue readingCentenary Countdown: Germany violates Belgian neutrality; Britain declares war on behalf of the Empire
Germany invades Belgium, prompting Britain to declare war on Germany, on behalf of the British Empire.
Continue readingInternational workshop in Buenos Aires, Argentina: ‘La Gran Guerra en un contexto global’
An international workshop about 'The Great War and the Wider World' will take place at the Instituto de Historia Argentina y Americana "Dr. Emilio Ravignani" in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Continue readingBruges is hosting three temporary exhibitions in 2014-2015 to mark its invasion by Germany
To mark the centenary of the invasion of Bruges, the town has planned three temporary exhibitions centred on the conflict, which will take place from 14 October 2014- 22 February 2015.
Continue reading‘Yorkshire and The Great War 100 year commemoration 2014–2018’ seminar
Leeds City Museum will host a seminar in September 2013 for groups and institutions which are planning to commemorate the Centenary of the First World War in Yorkshire.
Continue readingLast residence of the Kaiser organises First World War conference
The last residence of Kaiser Wilhelm II – Huis Doorn in the Netherlands – organises a conference entitled 'World War I: The turning point in the history of Europe'.
Continue readingConcert marking the opening of the centenary in Fosse-la-Ville, Belgium
A concert marking the opening of the centenary period will take place in Fosse-la-Ville on the 28th September 2013.
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