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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,
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Why was Russia the first nation to declare war in World War 1?
some guy from austria-hungary assassinated archbishop Ferdinand of Serbia. Serbia were allies of Russia and then Russia declared war on austria-hungary
Why did Germany declare war on Russia?
Answer: Russia mobilized along the German border. Russia's mobilization amounted to a declaration of war. On August 1, German government declare war on Russia.
What country in World War 1 began to move troops but didn't declare war?
(Austria-hungary) began to move troops but didn't declare war.
What started the first declaration of World War 1?
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.
What was the effect of russia mobilizes along the german border?
Russia mobilized against its border with Germany when it went to war with Germany's ally, Austria-Hungary. It was a preventative measure that the Germans took as a threat and made them declare war.
Why was Russia the first nation to declare war in World War 1?
some guy from austria-hungary assassinated archbishop Ferdinand of Serbia. Serbia were allies of Russia and then Russia declared war on austria-hungary
Did Italy declare war on Austria Hungary?
Because Russia Invaded Austria.
When did Germany and Austria-Hungary declare war on Russia?
do you know when Britain declared war on Germany and austria-Hungary
Why did Germany declare war on Russia?
Answer: Russia mobilized along the German border. Russia's mobilization amounted to a declaration of war. On August 1, German government declare war on Russia.
What was the spark that led to the immediate cause of the ww1?
The assassination of Austrian Archduke Ferdinand was the immediate cause of World War I. He was killed by a Serbian terrorist, which caused Austria to declare war on Serbia. Serbia was allied with Russia, who intervened, causing Germany to declare war on Russia, which caused France to declare war on Germany.
Why did Germany declare war on Russia when Russia declared war on Austria-Hungary?
Germany had an agreement to go to war if Austria-Hungary were to be attacked by Russia. Alliances like this were a main cause that brought many countries into WW1.
Was the Russian genocide a cause of world war 1?
the assassination of Austrian arch duke Franz Ferdinand by bosnian nationalists caused austria to declare war on bosnia and russia was allied with them and Germany with austria
Who was first to declare war World War 1?
Austria-Hungary.
What did Austria-Hungary declare war on to begin World War 1?
Serbia
Who declared war with Serbia in war world 1?
The 1st country to declare war on Serbia was Austria-Hungary.
Did Russia beat Austria in World War 1?
no
Why was world war a world war?
It was a World War because a man killed the archduke of Austria-Hungary in Sebia. Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. Serbia had an alliance with Russia and then Russia joined the war. Russia was in the Triple Entante and pulled Britain and France into the war. Austria-Hungary had alliances with Germany and the Ottoman Empire. They also joined the war. That is why World War I was a world war.
