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The Austrian-Hungarians were first to declare war with the Serbs.

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Name the countries of the Axis in World War 1?

After the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. Russia declared war on Austia-Hungary so Germany declared war on Russia, France then declared war on Germany and after the invasion of Belgium by Germany, England also declared war on the Germans. Also on the side of the axis were Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire.


Why did France go into World War I?

France went into World War 1 because it had an alliance with Russia. When Germany declared war on Russia, France went to help its ally.


Which was the first country to which germany declared war on the begging of world war 1?

Russia after it began to mobilize troops to the German border.


When was world war 1 declared as war?

The catalyst for World War I, the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria and his wife, occurred on June 28, 1914. Despite military and diplomatic action immediately following the assassination, war was not officially declared for another month. On July 28, 1914 Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. In an almost domino effect, country after country followed suit, declaring war on each other throughout the month of August, until the majority of Europe was consumed. The United States did not enter the War until 1917. For a more thorough look at the outbreak of World War I, visit The Encyclopedia Britannica's website and their entry on World War I.


What year was peace declared in world war 1?

Peace was officially declared in World War I with the signing of the Armistice on November 11, 1918, which marked the cessation of hostilities. The formal end of the war was established with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919. This treaty laid the groundwork for post-war peace and the reorganization of national boundaries in Europe.