the start of ww1 Flashcards
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Why did Germany join the war?
Because Russia attacked Austria Hungary and Germany and Austria-Hungary were part of the triple alliance
Why did Austria-Hungary blame Serbia for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Because he was killed by a member of a group that wanted Austria-Hungary to not control Bosnia
what was The Schlieffen Plan?
A plan created in 1905 by the german army to take control of Paris quickly before Russia prepared their army
Why did Germany ask Belgium if Germany can send troops through Belgium and invade France from Belgium?
To surprise France and it was a quicker route to Paris
did Belgium agree?
no which resulted in a war between Germany and Belgium
Why did Britain join WW1 on august 1914
because Britain had an agreement with Belgium to protect them if invasion.
The Germans expected Russia to prepare their army in 6 weeks but how long did it actually take Russia?
Just 10 days
Was Germany able to invade Paris
No
Who won the battle of Liege?
Germany
Why did the British and French army retreat near Paris
Because they kept on being defeated and needed to defend the city?
Who retreated during the Battle of Marne?
The german army
