The outbreak of World War I

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  • Germany declared war on Russia

  • Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated in Sarajevo

  • Austria declared war on Serbia

  • Russia Mobilised

  • Germany demanded access through Belgium to fight France

  • France mobilised in support of Russia

  • Germany declared war on France and thus invaded Belgium

  • Britain as ally to Belgium, declared war on Germany

  • France mobilised in support of Russia