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Germany was allied with Austria-Hungary in 1914. Serbia was allied with Russia, and Russia was a member of the Triple Entente with France and Britain. When Austria declared war on Serbia after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo. Russia declared war on Austria. Germany then declared war on Russia and subsequently on France and Britain.
some guy from austria-hungary assassinated archbishop Ferdinand of Serbia. Serbia were allies of Russia and then Russia declared war on austria-hungary
When The Archduke of Austria was assassinated in Sarajevo, Bosnia by a Serbian student, Austria threatened Serbia with war; Russia, a friend of Serbia, threatened Austria. Germany had a treaty with Austria so she threatened Russia. Russia had a treaty with France and France had an understanding with Britain. When Austria declared war on Serbia, Russia declared war on Austria. Germany declared war on Russia, France declared war on Germany and so did Britain.
In 1914, a Serbian student assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. Austria wanted to punish Serbia, who was allies by Russia. Austria later declared war on Russia on August 6, 40 days after the assassination. Ironically, Austria and Russia were intended to be allies through a negotiation orchestrated in 1837 by the chancellor of Germany called the League of Three Emperors. Austria and Russia could not agree on policies in the Balkan region, however, leaving only Germany and Austria to be allies, which was called the Dual Alliance. Austria did not want war with Russia, it was more to their advantage to keep the war contained as a local dispute with Serbia. However Russia began mobilization to support the Serbs. Austria alone could not hope to fight against Russia and had a pact with Germany in the event of a conflict with Russia. Germnay took the initiative and warned Russia that if they supported Serbia then Germany would support Austria and to ensure they their intentions were clear Germany declared war on Russia first on August 1st 1914. It wasn't until the 6th that Austria formally declared war on Russia,
Check out http://www.firstworldwar.com/features/declarationsofwar.htm Here's how the dominos fell in WWI: Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria assassination on 28 June 1914 Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia on 28 July 1914 Russia, Germany & France mobilize over the next few days. Germany declared war on Russia on 1 Aug 1914 Canada, France, Russia, Belgium, and the UK were all in a state of war with Germany, A-H within 2 weeks. Italy, Greece, Turkey and the USA entered the war somewhat later.
Germany was allied with Austria-Hungary in 1914. Serbia was allied with Russia, and Russia was a member of the Triple Entente with France and Britain. When Austria declared war on Serbia after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo. Russia declared war on Austria. Germany then declared war on Russia and subsequently on France and Britain.
Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assinated by Serbian nationalists. Austria declared war on Serbia. Russia, allied with Serbia, declared war on Austria, Germany declared war on Russia, England and France declared war on Both.
Russia was the first Allied Nation to mobilize troops against Austria-Hungary for its declaration of war on Serbia.
Austria-Hungary's Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assinated by Serbian Extremists. After Serbia refuseds to turn in the extremists Austria-Hungary declared War on Serbia. Germany allied with A-H as Russia allied with Serbia, with more countries joining in later on in the War.
Austria-Hungary's Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assinated by Serbian Extremists. After Serbia refuseds to turn in the extremists Austria-Hungary declared War on Serbia. Germany allied with A-H as Russia allied with Serbia, with more countries joining in later on in the War.
Due to a series of alliances. The heir to the Austrian throne was murdered by some Bosnians and Serbs; Austria blamed Serbia for it. Russia was allied with Serbia, and Germany was allied with Austria. When negotiations to avoid war failed, Austria declared war on Serbia; then Russia declared war on Austria. Germany then declared war on Russia and France, who was Russia's ally.
the alliance systems are one of the main causes that the war spread to so many countries. the war was originally between Austria-Hungary and Serbia. But, Russia was allied with Serbia so they began mobilizing for war. Germany was allied with Austria-Hungary so they declared war on Russia. Germany later declared war on France. To get to France, Germany went through Belgium. Belgium was allied with Britain so Britain declared war on Germany. this continued until many more countries became involved.
After the Austro-Hungary monarchy declared war on Serbia, France and Russia who were protecting Serbia declared war on Austria-Hungary. and then Germany declared war on Russia and France, then UK declared war on Germany...
They went to war with Russia since Russia wanted to help Serbia since they were allies.
The allied side. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand sparked a war causing Austria and its allies to declare war on Serbia and Russia. Soon, the allies of Serbia and Russia declared war on Austria. Then, when Great Britain and France declared war, the US wanted to help their allies, causing them to join the allies.
After Germany declared war on Russia to help Austria-Hungary (who was attacked by Russia after they attacked Serbia), France made clear their intent to stand by their ally (Russia, obviously), so Germany declared war on them, too, planning to take them out then go after Russia to prevent a two-front war. Unluckily for Germany, Russia prepared pretty quickly so Germany had to send troops to the Eastern Front as well and fight a two-front war.
They went to war with Russia since Russia wanted to help Serbia since they were allies.