jan 1, 1914 - Blank Check
Description:
Bethmann-Hollweg, the German chancellor, promised Austria-Hungary that Germany would “faithfully stand by” its ally in case of war. This “blank check” of unconditional support encouraged the prowar faction in Vienna to take a hard line against the Serbs, at a time when moderation might still have limited the crisis.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1914
Now
~ 111 years ago