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Formation of Triple Alliance
Germany, Austria- Hungary, and Italy formed the Triple Alliance! -
Schielffen Plan!
The Schielffen Plan is developed! -
Churchill Welcomed!
Winston Churchill becomes under secretary of state in British Colonial Office. -
The Triple Entente is formed!
France, Great Britian, and Russia created the Triple Entene! -
Anticipated War
A British ambassador to Vienna ancipated war between Serbia and Austria-Hungary by 1913. Such events actually played out in 1914. -
Conscription implemented
Conscription - a military draft- had been established as a regular practice in most Western countries before 1914. (except Great Britain and the US)
This doubled the size of European armies. -
Serbia and the Balkmans
By 1914 Serbia, who was supported by Russia, planned to create a large, independant Slavic state in the Balkmans. -
Militarism, Nationalism, and the Desire to Stifle Internal Dissent
Many European leaders decided to strengten themselves as a country with strong militarism and nationalism, as well as focus on dissolving internal problems after conflict in the Balkmans. -
The Ultimatum
Austrian leaders sent an ulitmatum to Serbia on July 23rd, making such demands that Serbia had little choice but reject some demands. -
Ferdinands Assassination
Archduke Francis Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary and wife were visiting the city of Sarajevo and a group of consirators that were members of the Black Hand assassinated both. -
Austria Hungary vs. Serbia
On July 28th Austria Hungary declares war on Serbia! -
Czar Nicholas the II Orders Mobillization
Czar Nicholas the II orders the mobillization, ir process of assembling troops and supplies and making them ready for war. In 1914, mobillization was considered an act of war. -
Germany Declares War
After hearing of Russian mobillization Germany warned them that they must halt the process within 12 hours, Russia ingnored this warning. After they being ignored, Germany declares war on Russia. -
Two Front War In Action
After declaring war against Russia Germany acted with the Schlieffen plan and immediatey declared war on France as well. -
The German Ulitmatum
Germany also issued an ulitmatum to Beligam, demanding the right of German troops to pass through Beligum territory in order to fulfill the Schlieffen plan. Beligium however, decided to remain neutral. -
Great Britain Declares War
Great Britain declared war on Germany after Germany officially violated Belgiums neutrality.
