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Lesson 4: The Outbreak of War

FWW3: Decision Making (July-August, 1914)

 

Date	Decisions by different governments.
6th July	The German government announces its full support for Austro-Hungary if it decides to take reprisals against Serbia.
Your action
23rd July	The Austro-Hungarian government makes fifteen demands on the Serbian government. This includes the demand they arrest the leaders of the Black Hand group based in Serbia and send them to face trial in Vienna.
Your action
24th July	Nikola Pasic and the Serbian government appeal to Russia for help against the proposed attack by the Austro-Hungarian Army.
Your action
26th July	Russia promises to help Serbia if it is attacked by Austro-Hungary.
Your action
28th July	Austro-Hungarian declares war on Serbia.
Your action
31st July	Russia mobilizes its armed forces in support of Serbia. This includes the sending of troops to its borders with Germany and Austro-Hungary.
Your action
1st August	Germany declares war on Russia.
Your action
3rd August	Germany declares war on France.
Your action
4th August	The German Army marches into Belgium.
Your action

 

 

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