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Alliance
Germany created an allience with Austro-Hungary and agreed to assist each other if Russia decides to attack them.
This plays a role in the Great War later on as Germany supports Austria-Hungary. -
Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand(the heir to the throne of Austria), during the Archduke's visit to Bosnia. This assassination was used by Austria to put guilt on Serbia,This became their excuse for declaring war on Serbia. -
Demands
Ausrtria sent a list of 10 demands to Serbia in reaction to the death of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. 8/10 demands were met but it wasn't enough for Austria.
This gave Austria even more reason to declare war. -
War is declared
The many events mentioned before allowed Austria to have reasons of declaring war. The declaration of war that began the first World War. After this declaration the allies of Serbia and the allies of Austria-Hungary get dragged into a war. -
Russia is comming to assist
Due to Srbia's allience with Russia, Russia is now part of the war. This move by Russia resulted in Germany acting in defence for Austria-Hungary. -
Germany declares war on Russia
Germany declares war on Russia because of the alliences.
This makes the amount of team even -
Germany declares war on France
France decides to ally with Russia. Germany declares war on France nad invades Belgium. -
Britan arrives
Britain moves to defend Belgium and France from Germany.
This led to Australia, New-Zealand and Canada being brought into the World War in support for Britain. -
Austria-Hungary and Serbia declare war on each others allies.
The World War close to its beginning as the countries linked to the main causes of the Great War get dragged in. -
War begins
Britain and France declaring war on Austria-Hungary means that Ausralia, New Zealand and Canada have to be brought in to support Britain causing the begining of the war.