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Australian War Memorial
Gallipoli and the Anzacs
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Introduction: The Great World War 1
Monday 9 May 2011 | 09:52

Archduke Franz Ferdinand  
(1863 - 1914)
World War 1 (WW1) was triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary. He was assassinated, along with his wife, by a group notoriously known as The Black Hand, a group of 6 teenage terrorists. Bosnia was opposed to Austria-Hungary’s rule over her and Ferdinand’s visit to their capital, Sarajevo, was an opportunity for revenge. Gavrillo Princip, a member of The Black Hand and Serbian terrorist, was responsible for the death of Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie. This was seen as a direct challenge from Serbia; hence, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.
This was merely an excuse and the more reasonable cause for the war were imperialism, nationalism, militarism which had built much tension between the Great Powers.
Alliances began to form as countries prepared their men for the possibility of a great war. Great Britain, France and the Russian Empire were known as the Triple Entente. While the German Empire joined forces with Austria-Hungary and Italy to form the Triple Alliance.
Orange: The Triple Entente
Red: The Triple Alliance

Great Britain had control over many countries near and far. With Australia colonised then formed under the British Government, Australia was called to serve her part in the war that has now become known as the World War One.
Patriotism was big in the Australian citizens and was also the reason many men rushed to become the first members of the newly formed Australian Imperial Force. The Commonwealth of Britain offered for 20,000 men to fight.


Reference:
Australia Emerges - Joe Eshuys, Vic Guest, Judith Lawrence
Australian History, Dreamtime to the Great War – Ersie Burke, Sarah Mirams


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Blogger Leona&&Amy said on Wednesday, May 18, 2011  

thanks for an awesome intro to the background of WW1! We loved it how you explained the alliances in detail.

Blogger mcwilkins said on Saturday, May 21, 2011  

A very well written post. I understand that Italy swapped alliances just prior to the outbreak of war. Why did they do this?

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