-June 28th, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary was visiting the Bosnian town of Sarajavo.
-He was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip, a member of the terrorist nationalist group, 'The Black Hand'.
-A month later (after much diplomatic activity) the Austrians ,who blamed Serbia, declared war on that country.
-Five days before they sent a ultimatum (a series of demands) to Serbia, which were impossible to obey in full.
-On 30th July, Russia mobilised her troops (as Russia had promised to defend Serbia), This was considered a virtual declaration of war.
-Germans needed to act quickly, asked french to remain nuetral but it was impossible.
-On August 3rd, The Schlieffen Plan swung into action and Germany attacked France.
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