WORLD WAR I
CAUSES AND COURSE OF THE WAR
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January, 1919
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Germany declared war on Russia because Russia had mobilized troops on Germany’s border.
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July, 1915
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1914
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Detailed explanation-1: -Following the invasion of Serbia, Russia began to mobilize its reserve army near its border with Austria-Hungary. Consequently, on 31st July, German leadership in Berlin demanded Russian demobilization. There was no response, which resulted in the German declaration of war on Russia on the same day (1st August 1914).
Detailed explanation-2: -The Causes of World War One Austria blamed Serbia, which then looked to Russia for support. Germany declared war on Russia in support of Austria and on France because of her alliance with Russia. Britain declared war on Germany in support of Belgium and France, and on Turkey because of her alliance with Germany.
Detailed explanation-3: -When and why did Germany declare war on Russia? Germany declared war on Russia on August 1, 1914 because they were enemies and they saw Russia’s mobilization as a war threat.
Detailed explanation-4: -Cause (action or situation): Russia mobilizes along the German border to support alliance Russia made with Serbia. Effect: Russia’s mobilization resulted in German to view Russia’s mobilization as a declaration of war so on August 1, 1914, the German government declared war on Russia.