Assassination of the Archduke (Prince) of Austria-Hungary (jun 28, 1914 – aug 4, 1914)

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28 Jun: Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, was assassinated by a Serbian

28 Jul: Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia

29 Jul: Due to their alliance, Russia entered the war on the side of Serbia

1 Aug: Germany declared war on Russia to help her ally, Austria-Hungary

3 Aug: Germany attacked France through Belgium. Britain ordered Germany to withdraw from Belgium

4 Aug: Britain declared war on Germany to support Belgium and France

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