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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 did each countries join World War 1?

World War I began on July 28, 1914, when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. Russia mobilized in defense of Serbia on July 30, 1914, and Germany declared war on Russia on August 1. Following this, Germany declared war on France on August 3 and invaded Belgium on August 4, prompting Britain to declare war on Germany the same day. Italy joined the war later, switching sides to the Allies in 1915, while the United States entered the conflict in April 1917.


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.