Flanders Fields 100 Years Since The Great War

SAINT JULIEN, BELGIUM - AUGUST 02: The setting sun illuminates the sculpture of the 'Brooding Soldier' the monument commemorates the Canadian First Division's participation in the Second Battle of Ypres of World War I. August 2, 2014 in Saint Julien, Belgium. Monday 4th August marks the 100 thanniversary of Great Britain declaring war on Germany. In 1914 British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith announced at 11 pm that Britain was to enter the war after Germany had violated Belgium neutrality. The First World War or the Great War lasted until 11 November 1918 and is recognised as one of the deadliest historical conflicts with millions of causalities. A series of events commemorating the 100th anniversary are taking place throughout the day. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)