HISTORY
WORLD WAR I AND THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION
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Germany’s determination to fight World War One to victory no matter what the economic burden
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The Kaiser’s granting of freedom of movement to his commanders in the field in their choices in how to prosecute the war.
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Germany’s unlimited support of Austria in its conflict with Serbia in 1914.
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Germany’s agreement, in principle to accept the provisions for large reparations payments in the Treaty for Versailles.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The telegram effectively offered Austria-Hungary a ‘blank cheque’ in terms of German support for whatever action Austria-Hungary chose to take in punishing Serbia for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on 28 June 1914.
Detailed explanation-2: -On July 5, 1914, Germany gave Austria a “blank cheque” in handling its punishment of Serbia regarding the assassination of the heir to the Austrian throne. It led to the start of the First World War.
Detailed explanation-3: -Wilhelm II (1859-1941), the German kaiser (emperor) and king of Prussia from 1888 to 1918, was one of the most recognizable public figures of World War I (1914-18). He gained a reputation as a swaggering militarist through his speeches and ill-advised newspaper interviews.
Detailed explanation-4: -Even if Russia were to act in defence of Serbia, Wilhelm promised that Germany would do everything in its power, including war, to support Austria-Hungary.
Detailed explanation-5: -July 5, 1914 – Kaiser Wilhelm II Promises German Support for Austria Against Serbia.