Historical Events tagged with "franz ferdinand"

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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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Military & Warfare

Serbia and Austria-Hungary Declare War

August 6th, 1914 110 years ago

On this day, Serbia declared war on Germany following an ultimatum from Austria-Hungary, which had been provoked by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Concurrently, Austria-Hungary declared war on Russia in reaction to Russian mobilization in support of Serbia. This exchange marked a critical escalation in a tense geopolitical situation in Europe.

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