First War World Flashcards
When did World War I begin?
July 28, 1914, with Austria-Hungary’s declaration of war against Serbia following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on June 28, 1914.
main alliances in the war
Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
Triple Entente: United Kingdom, France, and Russia.
Triple Entente
United Kingdom, France, and Russia.
Triple Alliance
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
July 27
Germany and Austria-Hungary rejected Sir Edward Grey’s proposals.
July 28
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia. (also with russia)
German response to Russian mobilization.
Any Russian mobilization would provoke German mobilization. This could mean war.
Why all start?
Serbia agreed to the conditions, but refused to allow Austrian authorities to take over the investigation.
Why all of them were guilty?
Each country focus more building up their military instead of trying to solve problems with talks and diplomacy.