Historical Events tagged with "declaring war"
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Military & Warfare
UK and Empire Declare War on Austria-Hungary
August 12th, 1914 110 years ago
On this date, the United Kingdom and its empire declared war on Austria-Hungary, responding to its actions against Serbia. The declaration followed the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, which ignited tensions. The UK aimed to support Serbia and counteract Austria-Hungary's expansionist policies. This declaration marked a crucial moment in the escalation of World War I.
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