Flanders Fields 100 Years Since The Great War

YPRES, BELGIUM - AUGUST 03: A preserved WW 1 trench system in 'Sanctuary Wood' (given its name by soldiers sheltering there from bombardment) on August 3, 2014 in Ypres, Belgium. Monday 4th August marks the 100th anniversary 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, also known as the Great War, lasted until November 11th, 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 today. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)