WW1 Flashcards
1
Q
What happened on 28 July?
A
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia and shells Belgrade, Serbia’s capital
2
Q
What happened on 29 July?
A
German kaiser warned Russia not to mobilise it’s troops, but Tsar Nicholas refuses and Russians troops prepared for war
3
Q
What happened on 1 August?
A
Germany declares war on Russia and mobilise its army and French troops prepare for war
4
Q
What happened on 3 August
A
Because of the Schlieffen plan Germany declares war on France and invads Belgium (to get to France)
5
Q
What happened on 4 August?
A
Britian promised to defend Belgium as a neutral country and declares war on Germany