WW1 Flashcards

1
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What happened on 28 July?

A

Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia and shells Belgrade, Serbia’s capital

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What happened on 29 July?

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German kaiser warned Russia not to mobilise it’s troops, but Tsar Nicholas refuses and Russians troops prepared for war

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What happened on 1 August?

A

Germany declares war on Russia and mobilise its army and French troops prepare for war

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What happened on 3 August

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Because of the Schlieffen plan Germany declares war on France and invads Belgium (to get to France)

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What happened on 4 August?

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Britian promised to defend Belgium as a neutral country and declares war on Germany

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