17 July

Events preceding British Declaration of War

 * Austria-Hungary: Report that Serbia has called up 70,000 reservists and is preparing for war.
 * President Poincaré leaves Paris on a visit to the Tsar - Nicholas II of Russia.

1915

 * - Heavy fighting between Vistula and Bug. Mackensen continues offensive on the Wolitsa.
 * - Serbians evacuate Durazzo (Albania) at request of Italians, but keep neighbouring strategical points.
 * No - Lusitania report issued by Lord Mersey.
 * - Two spies condemned to death at Westminster Guildhall.
 * Signing of secret treaty between Turco-German Allies and Bulgaria.

1916

 * - British storm and capture German second line positions on front of 1,500 yards. Take Waterlot Farm, east of Longueval; clear Ovillers of the remaining Germans.
 * French repulse attacks at Biaches and La Maisonette Farm.
 * - Russians make progress in the Carpathians.
 * - In Sinai Peninsula a Turkish and German force under von Kressenstein advances westward on Katiya.
 * No - British capture two German steamers on Lake Victoria Nyanza.
 * - Trade Unions recommend postponement of all holidays in connection with munitions production.
 * Daily cost of war, six million.

1917

 * - Successful British raids in the Ypres sector. French regain positions north-west of Verdun lost during last 18 days.
 * - Russians hold their positions in Galicia against German counter-thrust.
 * - Continued disorder in Petrograd.
 * Royal Proclamation changing name of Royal House and family to Windsor.
 * Changes in the Government announced.
 * Resolution in favour of extension of Canadian Parliament passed.

1918

 * - East of Reims French defeat Germans south of Prunay. South-west of Reims French retake and lose Montvoisin. South-east of Villers-Bretonneux Australians advance line. 30 German divisions engaged.
 * - General Pershing, commanding U.S. Army, made G.C.B., and Generals Bliss and March G.C.M.G.