August 18 - Russians invade Galicia. Battle of Mons. September - British and French troops halt German advance short of Paris, driving them back. 14 - Falkenhayn succeeds Moltke in Germany. September 15 - Battle of the Aisne.
First trenches appear.
December 2 - Austrians occupy Belgrade. February 19 - Allies bomb Dardenelles. March 18 - Allied naval attack in Dardanelles. April 23 - Death of Rupert Brooke. April 25 - Allies land at Helles and Anzac Cove.