The French army declares a victory in their lost province of Alsace.Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from

7th August

Aug 7th, 2014 3m 55s

British Trade Unions announce they will not oppose the war.Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same

6th August

Aug 6th, 2014 4m 13s

German Zeppelins bomb the Belgian city of Liege - the first air attack on a European city.Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and

5th August

Aug 5th, 2014 3m 52s

Advertisements in British newspapers urge the public to enlist in the army.Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journal

4th August

Aug 4th, 2014 4m 24s

Britain declares war on Germany.Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred yea

3rd August

Aug 3rd, 2014 3m 54s

The British Foreign Secretary speaks in favour of war at the House of Commons.Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private jour

2nd August

Aug 2nd, 2014 3m 50s

The British cabinet is split over whether to join the war.Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same d

1st August

Aug 1st, 2014 4m 38s

The German government receives word that Britain will remain neutral.Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from

31st July

Jul 31st, 2014 3m 53s

Panic in the financial markets as the Bank of England is forced to close.Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals

30th July

Jul 30th, 2014 3m 45s

The Tsar orders a full mobilisation of the Russian army.Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day

29th July

Jul 29th, 2014 3m 48s

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. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the sa

28th July

Jul 28th, 2014 4m 42s

Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hund

27th July

Jul 27th, 2014 3m 50s

Reactions to British soldiers shooting unarmed protesters in Dublin.Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from

26th July

Jul 26th, 2014 4m 33s

The British foreign secretary proposes mediation to settle the Balkan crisis.Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journ

25th July

Jul 25th, 2014 3m 57s

Serbia responds to the ultimatum.Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred ye

24th July

Jul 24th, 2014 3m 46s

Britain and Russia react to Austria-Hungary's ultimatum.Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day

23rd July

Jul 23rd, 2014 4m 31s

Austria-Hungary delivers the ultimatum to Serbia.Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactl

22nd July

Jul 22nd, 2014 5m 34s

The Russian Royal family give a lavish welcome to the French President.Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals fr

21st July

Jul 21st, 2014 4m 19s

The King warns of civil war in Britain over Irish Home Rule.Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same

20th July

Jul 20th, 2014 4m 21s

The French President arrives on a state visit to Russia.Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day

19th July

Jul 19th, 2014 4m 29s

The Royal Navy fleet gathers for a review by the King.Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day e

18th July

Jul 18th, 2014 4m 29s

Mohandas Gandhi leaves South Africa.Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred

17th July

Jul 17th, 2014 4m 29s

Lloyd George warns of civil unrest among the Trade Unions and in Ireland.Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals

16th July

Jul 16th, 2014 4m 32s

A meeting of Suffragettes is attacked by a mob.Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First world war. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly

15th July

Jul 15th, 2014 4m 2s

Margaret Macmillan chronicles the events leading up to the First World War. Each episode draws together newspaper accounts, diplomatic correspondence and private journals from the same day exactly one hundred years ago, giving a picture of the