The French army declares a victory in their lost province of Alsace.
Published on Friday, 8th August 2014.
British Trade Unions announce they will not oppose the war.
Published on Thursday, 7th August 2014.
German Zeppelins bomb the Belgian city of Liege, the first air attack on a European city.
Published on Wednesday, 6th August 2014.
Advertisements in British newspapers urge the public to enlist in the army.
Published on Tuesday, 5th August 2014.
Britain declares war on Germany.
Published on Monday, 4th August 2014.
The British foreign secretary speaks in favour of war at the House of Commons.
Published on Sunday, 3rd August 2014.
The British cabinet is split over whether to join the war.
Published on Saturday, 2nd August 2014.
The German government receives word that Britain will remain neutral.
Published on Friday, 1st August 2014.
Panic in the financial markets as the Bank of England is forced to close.
Published on Thursday, 31st July 2014.
The tsar orders a full mobilisation of the Russian army.
Published on Wednesday, 30th July 2014.
The Kaiser sends a telegram to the Tsar to try to prevent war.
Published on Tuesday, 29th July 2014.
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.
Published on Monday, 28th July 2014.
Reactions to British soldiers shooting unarmed protesters in Dublin.
Published on Sunday, 27th July 2014.
The British foreign secretary proposes mediation to settle the Balkan crisis.
Published on Saturday, 26th July 2014.
Margaret Macmillan tells the story of the events leading up to the First World War.
Published on Friday, 25th July 2014.
Britain and Russia react to Austria-Hungary's ultimatum.
Published on Thursday, 24th July 2014.
Austria-Hungary delivers the ultimatum to Serbia.
Published on Wednesday, 23rd July 2014.
The Russian royal family give a lavish welcome to the French President.
Published on Tuesday, 22nd July 2014.
The King warns of civil war in Britain over Irish Home Rule.
Published on Monday, 21st July 2014.
The French President arrives on a state visit to Russia.
Published on Sunday, 20th July 2014.
The Royal Navy fleet gathers for a review by the King.
Published on Saturday, 19th July 2014.
Mohandas Gandhi leaves South Africa.
Published on Friday, 18th July 2014.
Lloyd George warns of civil unrest among the trade unions and in Ireland.
Published on Thursday, 17th July 2014.
A meeting of Suffragettes is attacked by a mob.
Published on Wednesday, 16th July 2014.
Jean Jaures calls for an international general strike in the event of war.
Published on Tuesday, 15th July 2014.
The French parliament hears revelations that the military is short of arms.
Published on Monday, 14th July 2014.
The investigation into the assassination of Franz Ferdinand reports back to Vienna.
Published on Sunday, 13th July 2014.
The Russian monk Rasputin is attacked.
Published on Saturday, 12th July 2014.
Crowds gather for the first London to Paris Air Race.
Published on Friday, 11th July 2014.
Suffragettes' protests disrupt the King's visit to Scotland.
Published on Thursday, 10th July 2014.
The British press is concerned about the effect of film cameras on daily life.
Published on Wednesday, 9th July 2014.
Suffragettes protest about their treatment in prison.
Published on Tuesday, 8th July 2014.
The University of London introduces a new course for immigrants on 'how to be English'.
Published on Monday, 7th July 2014.
The Bishop of London opposes the forced feeding of suffragettes in prison.
Published on Sunday, 6th July 2014.
The Kaiser gives the blank cheque to Austria-Hungary.
Published on Saturday, 5th July 2014.
The tensions in Ulster over the British government's plans for Irish home rule.
Published on Friday, 4th July 2014.
The funeral of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Vienna.
Published on Thursday, 3rd July 2014.
Gavrilo Princip confesses to the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Published on Wednesday, 2nd July 2014.
The Hungarian prime minister Istvan Tisza blocks immediate retaliation on Serbia.
Published on Tuesday, 1st July 2014.
The Royal Navy makes a friendly visit to Germany.
Published on Monday, 30th June 2014.
The government of Austria-Hungary debates how to react to the assassination in Sarajevo.
Published on Sunday, 29th June 2014.
The Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip assassinates Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo.
Published on Saturday, 28th June 2014.
The Archduke Franz Ferdinand is visiting Bosnia for military manoeuvres.
Published on Friday, 27th June 2014.
