The 'blank cheque' dates from 6 July 1914 - in other words, very early in the crisis.
The blank check given to Austria-Hungary from Germany was basically unconditional support from Germany to Austria-Hungary when dealing with Serbia. Germany would support any action taken by Austria-Hungary.
The blank check was how Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany told Austria - Hungary officials that they could deal with Serbia however they wanted after the assassination of the heir to the throne of Austria - Hungary.
The 'blank cheque' dates from 6 July 1914 - in other words, very early in the crisis.
On 6 July 1914 Germany gave Austria-Hungary a guarantee of almost unconditional support in any war arising from its dealings with Serbia following the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. This guarantee, which encouraged the hawks in Vienna, is often referred to as a 'blank cheque'.
The 'blank cheque' was a pledge of almost unconditional support given by Germany to Austria-Hungary early in the crisis following the assassination of Franz Ferdinand in June 1914. It was top secret at the time and no other country was involved. It is widely believed that the 'blank cheque' encouraged Austria-Hungary to behave unreasonably towards Serbia.
German support for any action Austria-Hungary took against Serbia
German support for any action Austria-Hungary took against Serbia
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William II
Germany supported Austria-Hungary primarily through military and diplomatic means during the early 20th century, particularly in the lead-up to and during World War I. After the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914, Germany provided a "blank check" assurance of unconditional support, encouraging Austria-Hungary to take a hard stance against Serbia. This alliance was part of the broader Central Powers coalition that included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and later, the Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria, working together against the Allied Powers. This support was crucial in enabling Austria-Hungary to pursue its aggressive policies, ultimately leading to the outbreak of the war.
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Kaiser Wilhelm the second