The Beginning Of WW1 Timeline // Causes Flashcards

1
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What happened on the 28th of June 1914

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Serb student, Gavrilo Princip, shoots Austrian archduke Ferdinand and his wife

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When did Princip shoot the archduke and his wife

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28th of June 1914

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What happened on the 28th of July 1914

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Unhappy at Serbians response to the shooting, Austro-Hungary declares war on Serbia

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4
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When did Austro-Hungary declare war on Serbia

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28th of July 1914

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5
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What happened on the 29th of July 1914

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Due to her alliance, Russia mobilises to support Serbia

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6
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When did Russia mobilise to support Serbia

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29th of July 1914

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7
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What happened on the 1st of August 1914

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Due to alliances, Germany declares war on Russia

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8
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When did Germany declare war on Russia

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1st of August 1914

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9
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What happened on the 3rd of August 1914

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Germany declared war on France

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10
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When did Germany declare war on France

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3rd of August 1914

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11
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What happened on the 4th of August 1914

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Germany invaded Belgium and Britain declares war on Germany

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12
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What plan did Germany use to invade Belgium and when was this (also when Britain declared war on Germany)

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They used the Schlieffen plan, this took place on the 4th of August 1914

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13
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What happened in the 5th of August 1914

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Austro-Hungary declared war on Russia

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14
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When did Austro-Hungary declare war on Russia

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5th of August 1914

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15
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By when did France and Britain declare war on Austro-Hungary

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By the 12th of August

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