8th August
The French army declares a victory in their lost province of Alsace. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World...
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1914: Day by Day
Historian Margaret MacMillan chronicles the road to war in 1914.
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20 of 43 episodes7th August
British Trade Unions announce they will not oppose the war. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each...
6th August
German Zeppelins bomb the Belgian city of Liege - the first air attack on a European city. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading...
5th August
Advertisements in British newspapers urge the public to enlist in the army. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First...
4th August
Britain declares war on Germany. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together new...
3rd August
The British Foreign Secretary speaks in favour of war at the House of Commons. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the Fi...
2nd August
The British cabinet is split over whether to join the war. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each...
1st August
The German government receives word that Britain will remain neutral. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World...
31st July
Panic in the financial markets as the Bank of England is forced to close. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First W...
30th July
The Tsar orders a full mobilisation of the Russian army. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each ep...
29th July
The Kaiser sends a telegram to The Tsar to try to prevent war. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. E...
28th July
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws toget...
27th July
Reactions to British soldiers shooting unarmed protesters in Dublin. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World...
26th July
The British foreign secretary proposes mediation to settle the Balkan crisis. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the Fir...
25th July
Serbia responds to the ultimatum. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode draws together ne...
24th July
Britain and Russia react to Austria-Hungary's ultimatum. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each ep...
23rd July
Austria-Hungary delivers the ultimatum to Serbia. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode d...
22nd July
The Russian Royal family give a lavish welcome to the French President. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First wor...
21st July
The King warns of civil war in Britain over Irish Home Rule. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Eac...
20th July
The French President arrives on a state visit to Russia. Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each ep...
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