1914 - War starts, South African Boer fighters rebelled against the Germans

29th Oct 1914 - Turkey enters war on Germany's side; Britain converts Bosnia and Egypt to full protectorates

Nov 1914 - British invasion of Turkey

Mar 1915 - Batle of Suvla Bay where Australian and New Zealand soldiers played valorous role

Oct 1915 - Greece lands small allied force at Salonica to cut off colonial access

Jul 1916 - Egypt defends Suez Canal from Turkish raids

Mar 1917 - After stalling at Palestine, British general Allenby takes charge of Egyptian forces

Sep 1918 - Allenby completes conquest of Palestine at Battle of Megiddo using Indian soldiers

1918 - War ends, Boer guerilla warfare continues