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1916

World War I: Russian forces began their successful Brusilov offensive against the Central Powers

World War I: Russian forces began their successful Brusilov offensive against the Central Powers

1916

World War I: The Battle of Mont Sorrel in the Ypres Salient came to an end as a Canadian assault led German forces to wi

World War I: The Battle of Mont Sorrel in the Ypres Salient came to an end as a Canadian assault led German forces to wi

1916

First World War: Around 55,000 workers in Berlin went on strike to protest against the trial of anti-war campaigner Karl

First World War: Around 55,000 workers in Berlin went on strike to protest against the trial of anti-war campaigner Karl

1916

First World War: The first day of the Battle of Albert, the opening phase of the Battle of the Somme, became the…

First World War: The first day of the Battle of Albert, the opening phase of the Battle of the Somme, became the…

1916

First World War: Russian troops won a victory in the Battle of Kostiuchnówka, with the Polish Legions playing a key…

First World War: Russian troops won a victory in the Battle of Kostiuchnówka, with the Polish Legions playing a key…

1916

First World War: Second Lieutenant Kléber Dupuy defeated a German attack on Fort Souville at a key moment of the…

First World War: Second Lieutenant Kléber Dupuy defeated a German attack on Fort Souville at a key moment of the…

1916

The Battle of Delville Wood began as an action within the Battle of the Somme, lasting until 3 September 1916.

The Battle of Delville Wood began as an action within the Battle of the Somme, lasting until 3 September 1916.

1916

First World War: The "worst 24 hours in Australia's entire history" occurred when Australian forces unsuccessfully…

First World War: The "worst 24 hours in Australia's entire history" occurred when Australian forces unsuccessfully…

1916

First World War: British mariner Charles Fryatt was executed in Bruges, Belgium, after a German court-martial found…

First World War: British mariner Charles Fryatt was executed in Bruges, Belgium, after a German court-martial found…

1916

World War I: German agents sabotaged U.S.-made munitions in New York Harbor that were to be supplied to the Allies.

World War I: German agents sabotaged U.S.-made munitions in New York Harbor that were to be supplied to the Allies.

1916

First World War: The British Empire's Sinai and Palestine campaign began with a victory at the Battle of Romani.

First World War: The British Empire's Sinai and Palestine campaign began with a victory at the Battle of Romani.

1916

Congress passed the Philippine Autonomy Act, the first formal and official declaration of the U.S.'s commitment to…

Congress passed the Philippine Autonomy Act, the first formal and official declaration of the U.S.'s commitment to…

1916

Tanks (example pictured), the "secret weapons" of the British Army during the First World War, were first used in…

Tanks (example pictured), the "secret weapons" of the British Army during the First World War, were first used in…

1916

Tanks, the "secret weapons" of the British Army during the First World War, were first used in combat at the Battle of…

Tanks, the "secret weapons" of the British Army during the First World War, were first used in combat at the Battle of…

1916

World War I: The Supreme War Command was established to oversee the armed forces of all the Central Powers.

World War I: The Supreme War Command was established to oversee the armed forces of all the Central Powers.

1915

World War I: Hit by ground fire, French aviation pioneer Roland Garros (pictured) landed his aircraft behind enemy lines

World War I: Hit by ground fire, French aviation pioneer Roland Garros (pictured) landed his aircraft behind enemy lines

1915

First World War: The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed at Anzac Cove while British and French troops landed a

First World War: The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed at Anzac Cove while British and French troops landed a

1915

First World War: Britain, France and Russia signed a secret treaty promising territory to Italy if it joined the war on

First World War: Britain, France and Russia signed a secret treaty promising territory to Italy if it joined the war on

1915

First World War: Britain, France and Russia signed a secret treaty promising territory to Italy if it joined the war on

First World War: Britain, France and Russia signed a secret treaty promising territory to Italy if it joined the war on

1915

World War I: British forces launched the Battle of Aubers, an offensive on the Western Front, as part of the larger Seco

World War I: British forces launched the Battle of Aubers, an offensive on the Western Front, as part of the larger Seco