PBS NewsHour

A century on, Europe pays tribute to WWI soldiers

Clip: 08/04/2014 | 3m 15s

On August 4, 1914, Britain declared war on Germany, sparking a global conflict that killed more than 14 million people from 28 countries. To mark the anniversary, European royalty, political leaders and veterans’ families gathered to mark 100 years since the outbreak of World War I. James Mates of Independent Television News reports on some of the tributes.

Aired: 08/04/14

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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