The Beginning Of WW1 Timeline // Causes Flashcards
What happened on the 28th of June 1914
Serb student, Gavrilo Princip, shoots Austrian archduke Ferdinand and his wife
When did Princip shoot the archduke and his wife
28th of June 1914
What happened on the 28th of July 1914
Unhappy at Serbians response to the shooting, Austro-Hungary declares war on Serbia
When did Austro-Hungary declare war on Serbia
28th of July 1914
What happened on the 29th of July 1914
Due to her alliance, Russia mobilises to support Serbia
When did Russia mobilise to support Serbia
29th of July 1914
What happened on the 1st of August 1914
Due to alliances, Germany declares war on Russia
When did Germany declare war on Russia
1st of August 1914
What happened on the 3rd of August 1914
Germany declared war on France
When did Germany declare war on France
3rd of August 1914
What happened on the 4th of August 1914
Germany invaded Belgium and Britain declares war on Germany
What plan did Germany use to invade Belgium and when was this (also when Britain declared war on Germany)
They used the Schlieffen plan, this took place on the 4th of August 1914
What happened in the 5th of August 1914
Austro-Hungary declared war on Russia
When did Austro-Hungary declare war on Russia
5th of August 1914
By when did France and Britain declare war on Austro-Hungary
By the 12th of August
