WORLD WAR 1 By harrybifshistory Sep 3, 1879 the dual alliance Sep 3, 1881 austro-serbian alliance Sep 3, 1882 the trible alliance Sep 3, 1894 franco-russian alliance Sep 3, 1904 entente cordiale Sep 3, 1907 the anglo-russian entente Sep 3, 1907 the triple entente Period: Jan 1, 1910 to Jan 1, 1920 WORLD WAR 1 Jul 23, 1914 Austria blamed Serbia for the death of Franz ferdinand and sent it an ultimatum Austria blamed Serbia for the death of Franz ferdinand and sent it an ultimatum Jul 28, 1914 Austria declared war on Serbia and shelled its capital, belgrade Jul 29, 1914 The Russian army got ready to help Serbia defend itself against the Austria attack. Germany warned Russia not to help the Serbs Aug 1, 1914 Germany declared war on Russia. it also began to move its army towards france and Belgium Aug 2, 1914 The French army was put on a war footing ready to fight any German invasion Aug 3, 1914 Germany declared war on France and invaded Belgium. Britain Ordered Germany to withdraw from Belgium Aug 4, 1914 With the Germans still in Belgium, Britain declared war on Germany Aug 6, 1914 Austria declared war on Russia
