History of the United Kingdom during the First World War
On 4 August 1914, King George V declared war on the advice of his prime minister, H. H. Asquith, leader of the Liberal Party. Britain's basic reasons for declaring war focused on a deep commitment to France and avoidance of splitting the Liberal Party.
Overview: Britain and World War One, 1901 - 1918 - BBC
2011年3月3日 · When Britain entered World War One, it did so in the name of 19th century liberal values - the rights of small nations and the rule of law. What justified these claims, which became the...
British entry into World War I - Wikipedia
The United Kingdom entered World War I on 4 August 1914, when King George V declared war after the expiry of an ultimatum to the German Empire. The official explanation focused on protecting Belgium as a neutral country; the main reason, however, was to prevent a French defeat that would have left Germany in control of Western Europe.
World War I (1914-1918) - History of England
World War 1 was the first major conflict where both sides deployed these weapons. The first 3 months of the war the German Army was marching so fast towards Paris that the defenders had no time to dig themselves in and the only thing that stopped the Germans from taking Paris and immediately winning the war was running out of ammunition and ...
World War One timeline of events in 1915 - Historic UK
Important events of 1915, the second year of the First World War, including the first German Zeppelin raid on England, the Gallipoli Campaign and the Battle of Loos. The first German Zeppelin raid on the east coast of England; Great Yarmouth and King’s Lynn are both bombed.
World War 1 Timeline - 1914 - Historic UK
British and French forces invade and occupy Togoland, a German protectorate in West Africa. After defeating the Russian Second Army at Tannenburg, the Germans confront the Russian First Army at the Battle of Mausurian Lakes. Although not an outright victory for Germany, over 100,000 Russians are captured. Australian forces occupy German New Guinea.
BBC - History: Home Front: World War One
Overview: Britain and World War One, 1901 - 1918 The Great War brought decades of simmering social reform to the boil. How did the bloodiest conflict in Britain's history finally give its...
First World War - Stories, Photographs, Film & Documents | IWM
Here are 10 important 'firsts' that happened during the First World War, the effects of which can still be felt today. Explore objects, photographs, film and documents in our collection from the First World War.
How and why did World War One start? - BBC Bitesize
On 4 August 1914, Britain declared war on Germany. It became known as The Great War, as it affected people all over the world. World map showing countries and empires before World War...
First World War - Historic England
The First World War was the first total war and at the end of four years of fighting all sections of society were drawn into the conflict. This section explains how, during the Centennial period we revealed the true impact of the war on England; the legacy of …