1914 ⟶ Germany Declares War on France, Belgium Refuses Passage

Germany declares war on France. Belgium denies permission fo...
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🚫 Germany Declares War on France, Belgium Refuses Passage

Germany declares war on France. Belgium denies permission for German forces to pass through to the French border.⟶
Germany Declares War on France, Belgium Refuses Passage (1914)
Declaration of WarGermanyFranceBelgiumWorld War IWestern FrontSchlieffen PlanNeutrality
GermanyGermanyFranceFranceBelgiumBelgium

🏰 Germany Captures Longwy

Germany besieges and captures fortified Longwy, "the Iron Gate to Paris", near the Luxembourg border, opening France to mass German invasion.⟶
Germany Captures Longwy (1914)
SiegeGermanyLongwyFranceWorld War IWestern FrontMilitary ActionSchlieffen Plan
GermanyGermanyFranceFrance

👣 German Invasion of Belgium

German invasion of Belgium (1914) to outflank the French army. Rape of Belgium⟶
German Invasion of Belgium (1914)
InvasionGermanyBelgiumRape of BelgiumWorld War IWestern FrontSchlieffen PlanWar Crimes
GermanyGermanyBelgiumBelgium

🇫🇷 France Declares War on Austria-Hungary

France declares war on Austria-Hungary.⟶
World War IDeclaration of WarWestern FrontFranceAustria-HungaryAlliancesMilitary ActionDiplomacy
FranceFranceAustria-HungaryAustria-Hungary

🇫🇷 France Declares War on Bulgaria

France declares war on Bulgaria.⟶
France Declares War on Bulgaria (1915)
World War IDeclaration of WarFranceBulgariaAllied PowersCentral Powers
FranceFranceBulgariaBulgaria

🇺🇸 United States Declares War on Germany

The United States declares war on Germany. (Details)⟶
United States Declares War on Germany (1917)
United States EntryWorld War IDeclaration of WarGermanyAmerican Expeditionary ForceNeutralityInternational RelationsWestern FrontMilitary Intervention
United StatesUnited StatesGermanyGermany