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The Beginning of WWI

  • Spark Of Starting War.

    Spark Of Starting War.
    Gavrilo Princep, shots Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife in late June. This is the spark of how the war began.
  • Declaring A War.

    Declaring A War.
    Dissatisfied with Serbia's response, Austria and Hungary declare a war because of the murder of the infamous Austrian Archduke.
  • Russia Steps In.

    Russia Steps In.
    Due to the alliances, Russia steps in with Serbia to fight against the Austrian/Hungarians.
  • Germany's Approach.

    Germany's Approach.
    Due to the alliances, Germany declares war with Russia even though Germany itself isn't very powerful in front of Russia.
  • Germany Once Again.

    Germany Once Again.
    This time, Germany declares war on France. Although, they do not know that this oculd potentially cause a two-front war.
  • Germany Commits A Mistake.

    Germany Commits A Mistake.
    Germany attacks Belgium, which is a great mistake because Britian and Germany fight. The British have ties with Belgium, therefore if somebody tries to take away the neutrality Britian will not be happy.
  • Austro-Hungary Next Step..

    Austro-Hungary Next Step..
    Austria and Hungary now, at this point go to Russia and attack.
  • France and Russian Alliance.

    France and Russian Alliance.
    Now, France and Russia have declared a two-front war between Austria and Hungary. Both are allianced together.