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the growth of nationalism across Europe, unresolved territorial disputes, an intricate system of alliances, the perceived breakdown of the balance of power in Europe, convoluted and fragmented governance, the arms races of the previous decades, previous military planning, imperial and colonial rivalry for wealth, power and prestige, and economic and military rivalry in industry and trade - e.g., the Pig War between Austria and Serbia. Other causes that came into play during the diplomatic crisis that preceded the war included misperceptions of intent (e.g., the German belief that the United Kingdom would remain neutral) and delays and misunderstandings in diplomatic communications.

Germany entered into World War I on August 1, 1914, when it declared war on Russia. In accordance with its war plan, it ignored Russia and moved first against France"declaring war on August 3 and sending its main armies through Belgium to attack Paris from the north. The German invasion of Belgium caused Britain to declare war on Germany on August 4.

In October 1914, Turkey joined the war on Germany's side, becoming part of the Central Powers. Italy, which was allied with Germany and Austria-Hungary before World War I, was neutral in 1914 before switching to the Allied side in May 1915.

Because, Serbian national killed the prince of Germany which resulted in war between Germany and Siberia before which Siberia had to accept some demands which were very cruel.

During this time France was supporting Siberia against Germany by providing arms and ammunition secretly. Russia also started to support Siberia because USSR want to capture that region which was economically good for trade with eastern counties.

As, USSR & France was interfering in this matter Germany declared war on Russia & France on 28th July 1914.

World War I (WWI or WW1), also known as the First World War, the Great War, or the War to End All Wars, was a global war originating in Europe that lasted from 28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918. More than 70 million military personnel, including 60 million Europeans, were mobilised in one of the largest wars in history.

First World War.

DATE: 28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918.

Treaty of Versailles signed 28 June 1919 (4 years and 11 months).

LOCATION : Europe.

VICTORY : Allied Powers (France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, United States).

DEFEAT : Central Powers (German Empire, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire).

The more immediate cause for the war was tensions over territory in the Balkans. Austria-Hungary competed with Serbia and Russia for territory and influence in the region and they pulled the rest of the Great Powers into the conflict through their various alliances and treaties.

On the afternoon of this day in 1914, two days after declaring war on Russia, Germany declares war on France, moving ahead with a long-held strategy, conceived by the former chief of staff of the German army, Alfred von Schlieffen, for a two-front war against France and Russia.

August 12, 1914 - Great Britain and France declare war on Austria-Hungary. Serbia is invaded by Austria-Hungary. August 17, 1914 - Russia invades Germany, attacking into East Prussia, forcing the outnumbered Germans there to fall back.

On August 1, 1914, four days after Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, two more great European powers "Russia and Germany" declare war on each other; the same day, France orders a general mobilization.

On August 1, 1914, four days after Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, two more great European powers "Russia and Germany" declare war on each other; the same day, France orders a general mobilization.