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[edit] Major Events

The following major events took place in 1914:

• On the 28 July: World War I begins when Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.

• On the 04 August: Britain declares war on Germany after German troops invade neutral Belgium.

[edit] Military Events

The following military events took place in 1914:

• On the 23 August: The Battle of Mons commenced.