1914: Day by Day Podcast
1) 8th August
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, diplom...Show More
2) 7th August
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 corr...Show More
3) 6th August
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 news...Show More
4) 5th August
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,...Show More
5) 4th August
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 jour...Show More
6) 3rd August
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 accoun...Show More
7) 2nd August
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 corre...Show More
8) 1st August
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, diplo...Show More
9) 31st July
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, d...Show More
10) 30th July
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 corresp...Show More